AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBotswana Sport & Governance: Minister Jacob Kelebeng has appointed a new 11-member Botswana National Sport Commission board, chaired by Goitseone Gadifele of Jwaneng Mine, aiming to strengthen governance, athlete welfare and sustainable funding as federations face tighter budgets. Public Service & Pay: Public service salary negotiations for 2026 and 2027 are set to begin in July after government and major unions agreed on the talks’ framework, including health-sector conditions of service. Education Showcase: In Gaborone, BOTEPCO thanked sponsors and partners for backing the 13th AFTRA Teaching and Learning Conference and 15th Roundtable, which drew delegates from 17 countries and adopted resolutions to support teachers. Culture & Creativity: Nando’s launched its second edition of an art initiative inviting artists to tell “the Botswana story” in their own voices, building on the 2023 competition’s success. Heritage in Motion: A look at how skateboarding grew from the fringes in Botswana, tracing pioneers and grassroots events that helped shape today’s scene. Democracy Watch: Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2026 report praises Botswana’s electoral democracy but flags ongoing concerns around media freedom, transparency and minority rights. Regional Lifestyle & Travel: Spain has launched its only direct flight to South Africa (Madrid–Johannesburg), boosting access for travellers heading onward to Botswana and the wider region.
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