AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPost-Election Security: Zambia’s opposition leader Brian Mundubile has surrendered to police and is being questioned over alleged treason, with his running mate Makebi Zulu also in custody after a police raid that followed the August 13 vote. Inflation & Markets: Zambia’s annual inflation eased to 6.2% in August (from 6.5% in July), while government bond demand stayed strong after the first auction since the election, signalling improving investor confidence. Courts & Business Risk: The Law Association of Zambia says the three-day court closure disrupted access to urgent legal remedies, raising risks for bail, injunctions and business deadlines, and is demanding answers from the Judiciary. Regional Trade & Infrastructure: TAZARA marked 50 years of commercial operations, highlighting its role as a key rail-sea corridor linking Zambia and Tanzania for regional trade. Entrepreneurship & Finance: Japan-funded Empower Africa is opening applications for 18–35-year-olds across 11 countries, training entrepreneurs in innovation, AI, leadership and investment readiness. Transport Safety: A bus-truck crash on the Great East Road in Rufunsa left four dead and 36 injured, underscoring ongoing road safety concerns. Industry Watch: Tycoons are pouring at least Sh133bn into cement expansion across East Africa, intensifying competition and challenging imports.
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