AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLGBTQI+ Rights in Botswana: Botswana formally repealed colonial-era criminal provisions that had long signalled LGBTQI+ people were “criminals,” aligning written law with constitutional dignity and opening safer paths for reporting violence, accessing healthcare, and belonging. Creative Economy Protection: A Gaborone media workshop warned that piracy and unregulated AI could erode Botswana’s cultural identity and livelihoods, urging stronger intellectual property protections and fair value for local stories. Youth & Women in Oil & Gas: Botswana launched a programme to train youth, women and citizen-owned enterprises for opportunities across the oil and gas value chain, positioning Batswana to benefit from emerging industries. Culture & Learning Exchange: The “Chinese Bridge” primary school competition in Gaborone showcased Chinese language and talent, strengthening people-to-people ties through school partnerships and performances. Arts, Sport & Community: The “Final Stroke” live-painting campaign is set for an auction supporting visual artists and linking sport, culture and tourism around the Debswana World Athletics Relays. Food & Livelihoods: Shoprite’s Market Day gave community gardeners from Botswana and the region retail access, helping small-scale producers move from aid to independent sales.
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