AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Expansion: President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned Chisamba Phase II, a 100MW solar plant that doubles the site’s capacity to 200MW, saying it will cut load shedding through more generation and support industrial growth toward the 10,000MW target. Election Logistics: The Electoral Commission of Zambia says Al Ghurair in Dubai has completed about 86% of ballot paper printing, with presidential ballots fully printed and only 14% outstanding, while 189 seats are unopposed, reducing total ballot volumes. Regional Trade & Industry: SADC is pushing leather value-chain transformation, with member states including Zambia aligning national leather plans to a regional framework aimed at boosting value addition and jobs. Business & Digital Readiness: Businesses are being urged to upgrade for the digital tax era, as Zambia is cited among countries moving toward more digital transaction visibility. HIV Funding Pressure: Ahead of AIDS 2026, studies highlight how disruptions to PEPFAR support are cutting HIV treatment access, raising concerns for children on therapy. Food Security Watch: A UN report says global hunger fell for a third straight year, but climate and trade risks could slow progress, with Africa still carrying the largest undernourished population.
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