AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina Partnership: President Duma Boko says Botswana and China have upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with cooperation planned in mining, trade, health, education, agriculture and technology. Mineral Strategy: Boko-backed Okavango Circle aims to give Africa more influence over critical minerals, investment and technology, shifting the continent beyond raw-material exports. Trade Pressure: Botswana’s exports fell P10.1 billion in the first seven months of 2026, driven largely by a P12.38 billion drop in diamond earnings; the trade deficit widened to P17.6 billion. Investment: Access Bank Botswana has opened subscriptions for Dangote Refinery depository receipts at P5.85 each, as Botswana takes a role in the cross-border offer. Diamonds: De Beers reported lower third-quarter output in Botswana after planned maintenance at Orapa and expects Jwaneng maintenance to further reduce production.
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