AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoForeign Exchange Reserves Debate: Former PeP leader Sean Tembo says Zambia’s reported US$6.5bn gross reserves don’t automatically mean good economic management, pointing to rising debt and unpaid obligations to the private sector; the Tonse Alliance’s George Chisanga also rejects claims that opposition wants to “eat reserves,” arguing the real test is whether citizens feel benefits. Inflation Reality Check: Economist Yusuf Dodia pushes back on ZAMSTATS’ inflation easing to 6.5%, arguing bank lending rates imply much higher inflation pressures on households. Campaign Fairness & Politics: Tonse candidate Brian Mundubile alleges restrictions on air travel while President Hakainde Hichilema campaigns with unrestricted flights, while the UPND prepares a major rally outside Heroes Stadium on Sunday. Agriculture & Food Security: Government reiterates plans to transform agriculture, with targets including 77,000 metric tonnes of maize for Kalumbila and continued support through FISP, SAFF and FSP. Afreximbank Appointments: Afreximbank names Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Southern Africa Regional Operations Director, covering 13 countries including Zambia. Digital Payments & Trade: Afreximbank highlights rising intra-African trade and local-currency settlement momentum, including PAPSS adoption to cut reliance on the US dollar and euro. Public Service Professionalism: Cabinet Office urges government secretaries to uphold professionalism and integrity in service delivery.
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