AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection logistics: The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says ballot paper serialisation is complete and it remains on course to finish printing, packaging and airfreight to Zambia by 28 July for the 13 August polls. Campaign tensions: Political violence flared in Chongwe West as rival party supporters clashed during a procession, with injuries reported and authorities warning incidents could escalate. Public service and politics: Civil servants’ unions criticised opposition leader Brian Mundubile for remarks about firing civil servants, urging neutrality and warning against politicising public work. Monetary stability: Bank of Zambia Governor Denny Kalyalya says Zambia is nearing a stability point in commodity-driven inflation, with June annual inflation easing to 6.5%. Economy data: ZAMSTATS has selected 2023 as the new GDP base year to better reflect today’s economic structure. Mining and investment: Patriot Resources reports a maiden RC drilling discovery at its Tonic prospect in Mumbwa, with copper-silver-zinc-cobalt mineralisation starting from surface. Digital and entrepreneurship: Zambia’s ZICTA won an AI for Good award for its “VentureWise” AI co-pilot supporting micro-entrepreneurs. Energy and connectivity: Regional power pools are highlighted as a key route to accelerate electrification and cross-border power trade across Africa.
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