AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSame-Sex Marriage Court Fight: Botswana’s High Court in Gaborone hears applications from groups seeking to join or support the constitutional challenge to legalise same-sex marriage, with LEGABIBO and other voices on both sides pushing competing visions of marriage. Child Marriage Alarm: BONELA reports child marriages linked to cultural and religious beliefs, citing school dropouts and early pregnancy risks, and urges stronger child protection action. Divorce and Mental Wellbeing: President Duma Boko’s public advice against staying in “toxic” relationships sparks debate as Botswana couples weigh peace, safety, and the future of marriage. Electricity Costs Rise: BERA approves a 9% electricity tariff increase for 2026/27, effective 1 August, adding pressure to already stretched household budgets. Visa-Free Travel Updates: Russia expands visa-free access for African travellers including Botswana, while Antigua and Barbuda and Panama publish 2026 visa-free country lists that include Botswana and South Africa. Culture & Sports: Two SA boxing clubs return from Botswana with medals, and Botswana’s cultural calendar gets a boost with the Ga Maila Leteisi Affair planned for 28 November in Kanye.
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