AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElection Logistics: Zambia’s Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says ballot paper printing is complete and the first batch for 56 constituencies will arrive in Lusaka on Sunday, 26 July, from Dubai via six chartered flights, with verification starting Monday at 10:00 at the ECZ Silverest Warehouse. Food Security & Farmers’ Cashflow: The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has pegged maize at K347 per 50kg (and rice at K300 per 40kg), promising digital payments within three days and saying it has enough liquidity and 1,749 satellite depots lined up for purchases. Tax Modernisation: Digitax reports Zambia-linked e-invoicing is part of a wider push to tighten revenue collection, giving tax authorities real-time visibility and raising compliance pressure on large taxpayers. Cross-Border Trade Pressure: A news analysis warns Zambia’s region-wide crackdown on drivers and immigration enforcement could disrupt lucrative cross-border logistics, raising costs and risk for traders. Energy & Investment Context: Reports highlight how policy and regulatory shifts are improving investor confidence in Southern Africa’s power sector, while Zambia continues to position for growth ahead of the August polls. Governance & Accountability: SANAC challenges opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile to account for alleged K1.5bn road contracts tied to companies he has interests in.
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