AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBanking Policy: Bank of Zambia has cut the statutory reserve ratio on Kwacha deposits from 26% to 21%, while keeping foreign deposits at 26%, and urged the public to avoid exchanging money “in the dark.” Food Security & Agriculture: Government says food security is national security, with defence forces and Zambia National Service expanding maize, poultry and fish production; meanwhile, Zambia’s recovery is framed as “food secure” after drought rebound, but farmers are still pushing for timely payments. Mining & Local Content: Smart Zambia Institute reports 78 mining firms registered on the Local Content Access System to boost procurement from Zambian suppliers, warning non-compliance risks penalties. Election Campaign Finance: Opposition politics is heating up as Mundubile’s fundraising claims (K860,000 cash in 24 hours, K2.8m pledged) clash with allegations of missing “half a billion kwacha” and reports that ZICTA and BoZ shut down his vote-protection short code. US Visa Rules: The US makes its refundable visa bond programme permanent for eligible B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Nigeria and other African states, with bonds up to $20,000—prompting calls for reciprocal measures. Health: Global HIV funding cuts are warned to risk undoing decades of progress, while South Africa’s TB vaccine push highlights M72 trials including Zambia.
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