AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSchool Feeding Funding: Government commits over K500m per year to the school feeding programme and says it is working with partners like Food4Education to scale meals to 5.6 million learners by end-2026. Election Logistics: The ECZ says it will spend about US$5m on printing ballot papers, with production underway in Dubai at Al Ghurair ahead of 13 August polls. Foreign Exchange Reserves Debate: President Hakainde Hichilema defends US$6.5bn reserves as an emergency buffer, while economists and opposition figures trade barbs over whether reserves translate into household relief. Mining Governance & Transparency: Zambia scores 81/100 in its EITI extractive transparency validation, reinforcing reforms in stakeholder engagement and disclosure. Creative Economy Push: Government opens the 2026 African Creative Industries Business Summit and Kwimbo festival, and says it is working on monetising social media for creators. Regional Heritage & Tourism: Zambia and Zimbabwe launch a workshop to turn Victoria Falls heritage into community entrepreneurship and jobs. Food Security Watch: FAO warns Africa’s fish supply is lagging behind rising demand, raising nutrition and security concerns. Local Leadership Settlement: Gciriku Traditional Authority crowns a new Hompa after a seven-year court dispute, aiming to restore unity and revive cultural practices.
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