AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCultural Heritage: Kgosi Khama IV is questioning whether dikgosi were consulted before the government renamed the Ipelegeng public-works programme Ikageng. He says Ipelegeng carries a legacy of self-reliance and should not be discarded without good reason; the government says the old name carried stigma. Education and Identity: At the University of Botswana’s graduation ceremony, Lahri said the country’s future depends on its people and institutions, and highlighted the role of humanities, education and the arts in shaping national identity and social cohesion. Women in Sport: Four of Botswana’s six athletes heading to the Youth Olympics in Dakar are women—a milestone that sports leaders say signals progress towards gender equity. Kalahari Stories: The Africa Human Rights Film Festival brought screenings and filmmaker training to Rietfontein and Andriesvale, drawing at least 600 residents. Indigenous Rights: The University of Botswana has awarded 97-year-old Roy Sesana an honorary doctorate for decades of advocacy for San communities’ land rights and cultural dignity.
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