AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours ago2027 Budget: Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane is due to present the budget to Parliament today, setting out revenue and spending plans for the Grow Zambia agenda. Businesses and households will be watching for tax changes and funding for agriculture, mining, energy and infrastructure. Regional Fuel Supply: Dangote’s new $2.5bn Namibia fuel hub is planned to serve Zambia and other regional markets through a proposed 1,700km pipeline, potentially widening supply routes. Power & Investment: Zambia says construction of its 500MW-capacity power link with Tanzania will begin in 2027, while the government says it expects no load shedding despite El Niño risks to hydropower. Credit Outlook: Moody’s upgrade of Zambia to Caa1 signals improving debt prospects, though turning that progress into investment, production and jobs remains the key test.
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