AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGaborone Book Festival returns: After a three-year pause, Botswana’s biggest literary event comes back 20–22 August with author talks, book launches, a children’s writing workshop for kids from low-income communities, and an environment-focused programme meant to spark public conversation. Land and belonging debate: A fresh discussion questions whether Botswana’s historic free land allocation model still fits today’s more urban, costly reality, as waiting lists grow and development expenses rise. Relationships in the spotlight: President Duma Boko’s blunt advice on leaving unhealthy unions has gone viral, reigniting continent-wide debate on respect, safety, and the future of marriage norms. Culture as business: In Zimbabwe’s Gwanda, a culture festival framed heritage as an economic pillar, linking music, dance and storytelling to income opportunities. Tourism and jobs: Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) pushes back on claims of revenue loss to foreign booking agents, arguing most money still stays in Botswana and urging visitors to explore beyond Maun. Sports ties: Cottage Grove, US, will host Botswana’s track team again for training ahead of the World Athletics U20 Championships, continuing a growing cultural exchange. People on the move: Russia, Iran, Spain and other countries publish new visa-free/eVisa lists—useful for travellers planning study, tourism or business trips.
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