AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoImmigration Crackdown: Botswana police in Gaborone arrested 52 foreign nationals over alleged residence without valid documents, with authorities also probing a case involving suspected fake citizenship claims. Work Permit Fraud: Government says a cartel behind fake work and residence permits is linked to suspended ministry employees, with illegal workers allegedly swindling microlenders and harming local businesses. Court Fight on Rights: The state is asking Botswana’s High Court to rule on whether former politician Biggie Butale has legal standing before his challenge to the removal of Penal Code provisions that criminalised consensual same-sex relations. Cultural & Heritage Education: UNESCO and partners launched Southern Africa training on the return and restitution of cultural property, including Botswana participants, to build legal and community-sensitive capacity. Sports & Youth: Botswana’s diaspora talent story spotlights 11-year-old footballer Karabo Ditshupo in Northern Ireland. Business & Creative Economy: Dumela Creative Stock relaunches to help African creators license work globally, aligning with Botswana’s push to diversify beyond mining. Heat & Health: A new report warns Southern Africa’s rising temperatures are pushing the human body toward its limits, with Botswana’s heat impacts already visible in daily life. Regional Safety: Police arrested two Zimbabweans and a Motswana man over a Maun robbery of P375,000.
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