AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoZambia Election Watch: Hakainde Hichilema is leading the presidential count with 54.82% (1,056,812 votes) from 105 of 226 constituencies, putting him on track for a possible first-round win if he holds above 50%. Election Integrity: Counting was briefly suspended after reports of violence against officials and ballot paper theft, with police arresting suspects after a polling agent was killed; observers urged calm as final results are expected soon. FX and Business Sentiment: The kwacha held around K18.88/$ during the vote-counting period, but dealers say trading is quiet as importers and exporters wait for the outcome. SADC Summit in Durban: South Africa takes over the SADC chair as leaders meet amid tightened security and a focus on industrialisation, infrastructure, critical minerals, and Zambia’s election; migration remains a flashpoint with anti-migrant protests planned. Transport and Trade: Tanzania’s MV Liemba is set for relaunch after a Sh34 billion overhaul, with commercial operations targeted for September 1. Aviation Leadership: Zambia Airways appoints Aman Wole Gurmu as CEO effective August 1, 2026, signalling a push for growth and commercial strategy.
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