AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPolitics & Continuity: President Hakainde Hichilema urged UPND structures and the public to stay united and vote for him and adopted party candidates in August, saying Zambia’s gains like free education and the Constituency Development Fund must be protected. Health Supply: Isoka District reports essential drug stock levels above 92%, crediting timely requisitions and steady deliveries from ZAMMSA, with CCTV installed to curb pilferage. Energy & Infrastructure Finance: Government launched a 15-year Grid Resilience Programme funded through debt-for-energy conversion after the 2053 bond buyback, channeling US$275m into electricity distribution resilience. Capital Markets: Lusaka Securities Exchange is considering extended trading hours and a shorter settlement cycle to support a 24-hour economy, alongside incentives to boost SME listings. Mining & Business: Galileo Resources agreed to sell its Botswana copper licences via a deal involving Sandfire’s unit, while Zambia’s tourism push continues to highlight growth in arrivals and sustainable experiences. Regional Trade & Tourism: Zimbabwe says it is coordinating across government to remove barriers to tourist movement, including smoother border and visa processes with Zambia.
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