AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPolitical Stability Push: State House says Zambia has “no crisis” after the Aug. 13 vote, insisting there is no active presidential election petition and that only suspected criminal acts are being handled. Inauguration & Growth Plan: Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term amid treason charges against main rival Brian Mundubile, and he unveiled the Grow Zambia Agenda with targets coded 10-10-5-3-3-1-1-1 aimed at tripling the economy, boosting jobs and turning stabilisation into growth. Regional Diplomacy: SADC chair Cyril Ramaphosa skipped the ceremony, while leaders including Mnangagwa and Ruto urged unity and stronger trade ties. Mining Investment: ZCCM Investments says it wants to unlock $1.8bn from small-scale gold by formalising the sector using Ghana’s model. Fuel & Infrastructure: Mozambique and Zimbabwe are set to launch the second phase of the Beira-Feruka pipeline upgrade, expected to raise regional fuel capacity and support supply into Zambia and neighbours. Cost of Living Signal: OMCAZ welcomed ERB’s decision to keep September fuel prices steady, linking it to Kwacha performance and global crude costs.
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