AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel Shock & Cost of Living: Volatile oil prices are pushing up transport, food and power costs across Africa, with Kenya reporting fuel-driven inflation pressure and public frustration rising. UPND Loyalty Debate: A party loyalist, Shamoba, says no one can erase Garry Nkombo’s role in building and defending UPND, warning against sidelining long-serving members. COMESA–EU Talks: COMESA and the EU met in Lusaka to deepen cooperation on regional integration, trade corridors, peace and sustainable development as global disruptions bite. Copper Demand Watch: Even after a sharp copper pullback, commentary from investors points to continued bullish demand from China’s next five-year push on electrical distribution networks. Election Nominations: Opposition nominations gather pace as Kalaba files and Mundubile and Makebi Zulu move forward on the August 13 poll. TAZARA Service Disruption: TAZARA will suspend the Mukuba cross-border passenger train for one week for maintenance, resuming operations on June 2. Zambia Food Security: Millers project a record maize harvest above 4.1 million tons, a potential relief for inflation—though it may strain government grain purchases. Anti-IFFs Tracker: Government pilots an anti-illicit financial flows policy tracker after reports of suspected IFFs worth over $5bn in 2023–2024.
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