AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Courts: Zambia’s post–August 13 vote fight is now fully in court, with 67 parliamentary election petitions filed after the 14-day window closed, including 41 at Lusaka High Court, as challengers allege malpractices and seek redress. Citizenship & Detention Row: Former Tonse Alliance SG Celestine Mukandila says his Zambian citizenship by descent should stand after authorities cancelled his NRC and passport, while Harry Kalaba and others condemn what they call politically motivated detention and demand due process. Constitution Debate: James Musonda urges UPND to clearly state any constitutional changes and warns against moves that could entrench leaders or remove presidential term limits. Health & Labour: Resident Doctors Association of Zambia questions Civil Service Commission plans to prioritise recruitment of volunteer health workers who attended President Hakainde Hichilema’s rallies, calling the approach “unusual.” Economy & Trade: The US EXIM Bank reopens short-term commercial credit lines for Zambia’s private sector as AGOA is extended to 2028, a boost for trade financing. Power Expansion: Government and investors say installed generation capacity has risen and solar is growing to reduce reliance on hydropower. UN Map Resolution: The UN General Assembly adopts “Correct the Map,” backed by Zambia, pushing equal-area mapping to reflect Africa’s true size.
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