AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Alert: Africa CDC has put Kenya among 10 countries “at risk” as the DRC outbreak worsens, with Angola, Burundi, CAR, Congo, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia also flagged—urging stronger surveillance and early detection. Regional Diplomacy: SADC foreign ministers met in South Africa and pledged tighter cooperation on food and fuel shocks, debt, and trade disruptions. Zambia Investment Push: Zambia’s Commerce ministry says it is “open for business” and ready to work with investors, pointing to jobs and skills from local agribusiness like Ecostream Farms. Crime Crackdown: Zambia’s DEC stepped up nationwide operations, seizing illicit drugs and counterfeit banknotes and arresting suspects across border and Copperbelt areas. Elections & Parties: ECZ has validly nominated 14 presidential candidates, while political parties trade accusations over nomination gaps and party registration issues. Local Development: Green Economy and Environment handed over bicycles and beehives support to Mafinga beekeepers to boost honey production and rural livelihoods.
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