AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoPublic Health & Governance: Botswana’s COVID-19 response is back in the spotlight after a new Auditor General report says hundreds of millions of pula were spent on activities “not related to COVID-19,” including parties, retreats, boat cruises and other questionable charges—raising fresh alarms about oversight and how pandemic funds were handled. Regional Diplomacy: Vice President Kembo Mohadi is set to represent President Mnangagwa at the burial of former Botswana president Festus Mogae, as Zimbabwe joins the region in mourning a statesman widely praised for public health and economic prudence. Health Rights & Safety: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBiT) is being marked across 60+ countries, with rights groups pointing to ongoing discrimination and violence. Cross-Border Health Systems: Donor funding cuts are also flagged as a growing threat to African health systems, with warnings that fewer resources could translate into more preventable deaths. Economy & Health Costs: Botswana’s central bank raised interest rates to 5.5% as inflation is expected to rise, including pressure from medical aid premiums.
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