AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVisa Boost for Regional Travel: Nigeria has started a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan citizens, with Nigeria Immigration Service rolling out the rules at airports, land borders and seaports—no prior visa, fees or pre-approval needed, for tourism, business and official visits. Trade Talks with an Africa-First Push: Botswana President Duma Boko is backing “equal partnerships” as Botswana’s Boko and France trade discussions feed into a wider Africa-forward shift in how global powers court the continent. Courtroom Fight in Sugar: Tongaat Hulett’s business rescue practitioners have blocked Vision’s takeover attempt in Botswana, after a High Court move halted Vision from enforcing a notarial bond while a rescission case heads back to court on 22 June. Air Botswana Governance Woes: Air Botswana says governance paralysis has left audited accounts stuck since 2022, with key posts vacant and the board failing to form quorum for years. National Mourning for Mogae: Festus Mogae’s state funeral and burial are underway in Gaborone, with regional leaders paying tribute. Border Pressure on People: Xenophobic unrest in South Africa is disrupting Botswana informal traders, while travellers also report delays at Namibia’s Ngoma border post.
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