AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Security: North-Western Province Police Commissioner Brighton Siwale orders officers to act firmly against political violence and public disorder, saying the move protects democratic governance, unity, stability and investor confidence. Public Health: Zambia launches the second round of the nOPV2 polio vaccination campaign in Isoka District, targeting children under five after detection of cVDPV2 in Lusaka’s sewer system earlier this year. Copper Policy: Zambia extends the 10% duty suspension on copper concentrate exports to 30 September 2026 to help clear stockpiles while smelters undergo maintenance and repairs. Energy & Climate: A report highlights how climate change is draining hydro-power generation, raising concerns for water-dependent power systems across the region. Finance & Markets: The kwacha continues to appreciate, closing around K17.9 per US dollar, driven by mining inflows and foreign financial institutions. Payments Innovation: Airtel Money and Stanbic Bank roll out mobile wallet payments on Stanbic POS machines, boosting cashless trade for merchants. Regional Minerals: UN ECA launches a €15m project to strengthen responsible critical minerals value chains across SADC, including Zambia. Corporate/Mining IPOs: Vedanta’s CopperTech Metals targets a New York IPO as it seeks funding for Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines expansion.
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