AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBotswana Autism Awareness: A new feature argues Botswana’s autism conversation is still too quiet, with thousands of children likely misunderstood and unsupported—especially because national data is almost non-existent. Botswana Civic Space: Government has deregistered more than 5,700 societies, sweeping churches, burial societies, clubs, cultural bodies and civil groups off the register, raising alarm over how communities organise. Botswana Military & GBV: President Duma Boko warns Botswana Defence Force officers to curb gender-based violence and femicide, linking incidents to relationship breakdowns and calling for counselling and discipline. Namibia Jobs Debate: Namibia’s mining jobs figure (166,000 in 2025) sparks a bigger question: who should create jobs—government or the private sector? South Africa Border Controls: SARS rolls out a new system for foreign-registered vehicles entering South Africa, aiming to tighten customs oversight. South Africa Xenophobia: Fresh debate flares around foreigners and “mob justice,” with calls to protect rule of law and African unity. Culture & Performance: Makhadzi returns to Botswana for a one-woman show, with organisers promising a bigger, crowd-loved experience.
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