AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Investment: ZESCO and South Korea’s KS Eco Solutions have signed for a 500MW solar plant with 500MWh battery storage to help Zambia close its power deficit and reach about 10,000MW by 2030. Power & Policy: Namibia says it needs stronger checks, balances and new rules before opening its rail sector beyond TransNamib—an approach Zambia regulators may want to mirror. Digital Finance: MTN Mobile Money Zambia launched “Salary Advance” for formal public-sector employees, offering instant salary-based financing into customers’ MoMo wallets. Social Protection: Government says welfare support under the Food Security Pack has expanded to 120,000 households in 2026 (from 40,000 in 2025), with 200,000 beneficiaries under productive welfare. Mining & Jobs: Indian contractor Laxyo Ltd secured a US$23m raise-boring contract at Mopani Copper Mines as it expands across Africa ahead of an IPO. Trade & Logistics: RwandAir and Nigeria launched an air cargo corridor linking Nigeria to Kigali, Lusaka and Harare, boosting export access across the region. Regional Business Climate: Zambia lifted its maize export ban, allowing Namibian imports via ZAMACE. Tech & Media: Canal+ and Samsung expanded a deal to pre-install the DStv Stream app on new Samsung Smart TVs across 18 African markets including Zambia.
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