AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Watch: ECZ praised parties and civil society for unity during ballot printing in Dubai, calling the process credible and inclusive, as political groups continue to trade accusations ahead of August polls. Road & Infrastructure: RDA says rehabilitation of the Livingstone–Sesheke road is set to start after awarding contracts worth over K3.2 billion, aiming to boost tourism and trade links. Sports & Youth: Afronauts, a theatre production inspired by Zambia’s 1960s space programme, is set to tour Europe, while WAFCON preparations continue with squads named and players’ fitness updates making headlines. Politics & Society: Luapula chiefs distanced themselves from tribal remarks and urged national unity, and UPND cautioned members against obscuring vehicle number plates with campaign posters. Tech & Business: SPARC Systems won two top regional ICT awards in Lusaka, and AEC renewed calls for an interconnected African electricity market amid persistent grid failures. Global Finance: China is reportedly urging African states to shift debt repayments from USD to yuan, adding new pressure to regional financing choices.
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