AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMigration & Safety: Botswana’s Ministry of International Relations says distress calls are rising from citizens allegedly duped by fake overseas job offers and forced into fighting abroad, urging people to verify offers before travel. Cost of Living: Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority approved a 9% electricity tariff increase for 2026/27, effective 1 August, adding pressure to households already stretched by essentials. Culture & Dance: A spotlight on storytelling through dance highlights how movement is being used to carry meaning and history. Music & Youth: Zimbabwe’s biggest-ever delegation is set for the Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival in South Africa, with Botswana among the regional cultural links. Community Media: Applications are open until 9 August for the Indigenous Community Media Fund, supporting Indigenous radio, media networks, and Indigenous women and youth communicators, including in Botswana. Sports & International Exchange: Commonwealth Fencing Championships return to Africa in Lagos, with Botswana listed among participating countries. Regional Ties & Identity: Julius Malema’s Botswana remarks reject xenophobia claims and call for African unity, while debates continue over how neighbours treat foreign nationals.
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