AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFamily & Society: Bulawayo businessman Dr Brilliant Ncube and wife Belinda Magabadela Ncube’s marriage breakdown is unfolding publicly on Facebook, with allegations of emotional distress, physical abuse and humiliation. LGBTQ+ Rights & Law: Botswana’s High Court case on civil marriage recognition has widened to include LGBTQ+ advocates LEGABIBO, religious groups and a University of Botswana human-rights scholar, with a hearing set for October. Health & Demography: Statistics Botswana reports 14,037 deaths in 2024, up 3.9%, with non-communicable diseases now driving most mortality. Education & Youth: Teens On Track founder Marang Lemeni is challenging the idea that a bad exam result ends a future, offering free tuition and practical skills training. Conservation & Community Learning: Wilderness and BIHL Trust expand environmental education at Tshwaragano Primary School, deepening hands-on learning tied to the Okavango Delta. Culture & Entertainment: Castle Lite Unlocks lands in Botswana on Sept 30 with Runtown, Ice Prince and local acts, bringing Afrobeats and lifestyle to Tlokweng. Tech & Learning: Injini launches a $125,000 AI EdTech venture builder for teams across Southern Africa, including applicants based in Botswana. Sports & Talent: Botswana’s creative and athletic pipeline gets a boost as local youth entrepreneurship and fellowship pitches spotlight new ventures beyond diamonds.
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