AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrug Interdiction: South African authorities intercepted a nearly R1bn methaqualone (ABBA) shipment at Beitbridge, using intelligence-led targeting, a non-intrusive truck scan and an eight-hour physical search that uncovered about 713,000g of drugs; three Malawian nationals were arrested. Mining & Batteries: Giyani Metals reported positive definitive feasibility study results for its K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana, projecting post-tax NPV (8%) of $481.5m and IRR of 20.3%, with 220,000 t/y processing and products for EV and storage batteries. Uranium Drilling: Eastport Critical Metals released first assay results from Phase 1 reverse circulation drilling at Foley Uranium in Botswana, finding uranium mineralisation (>200ppm U3O8) in 6 of the first 10 holes. Water Science Collaboration: South Africa and Botswana are set to sign a pact to protect water quality and curb invasive aquatic species in the Upper Limpopo River Basin, boosting joint monitoring and ecosystem resilience. Digital Culture & Skills: Sample Botswana launched an indigenous audio sample library to help local creators use Setswana sounds in music, film and education, while a separate Mobile Digital Lab initiative (with Microsoft) is expanding AI and digital skills training via a solar-powered setup. Sports Integrity: Botswana’s athletics community faces renewed scrutiny after multiple doping violations and suspensions involving national athletes.
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