AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoEnergy & Power: ZESCO and Government have kicked off the $84.2m, 100MW Kasama solar PV project, with President Hakainde Hichilema saying Zambia must diversify beyond hydropower as rainfall patterns become less reliable. Climate Markets: Government has launched the National Carbon Registry to track and manage carbon credits digitally, with ZEMA administering the system and transactions routed through the registry. Elections & Cost of Living: Former vice-president Nevers Mumba backs President Hichilema, calling his economic handling “nothing less than a miracle,” while Catholic leaders in Kasama link hardship to high fuel prices, crop marketing delays and poor roads ahead of the Aug 13 vote. Social Protection: NAPSA says it has raised the minimum monthly pension from K1,861 to K2,327 and paid K119.1m to 34,390 pensioners in July. Tax Compliance: Lusaka’s subordinate court fined Mobile Monster K125,000 for failing to use Smart Invoice. Business & Finance: A commentary says Zambia’s capital market has reached an “inflection point,” citing Lusaka Securities Exchange growth and rising listed-company value. Sports Governance: Former Pakistan cricketers face possible two-year PCB bans after taking part in an “unsanctioned” Lusaka T20 league.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
