AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMobile Money Security: ZICTA deactivated 43,500 SIM cards linked to mobile money scams between January and June 2026, recovering K19.8m after consumers reported fraud via *707#. Energy & Trade Investment: The Energy Regulation Board says Zambia’s enabling environment has attracted growth in petroleum retail, with over 620 Oil Marketing Companies and more than 700 filling stations nationwide. Agribusiness Value Addition: At the 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, exhibitors pushed value-added products and modern farming tech, with showgoers reporting improved business traffic and profits. Election Money & Accountability: Tonse Pamodzi reports NRPUP fundraising as its “primary focus,” claiming K860,000 cash and K2.8m pledges in 24 hours, while Transparency International Zambia warns campaign promises are often unrealistic and financially unsustainable. Politics Meets Cost of Living: President Hichilema urged voters to back continued development in agriculture, education, social security and roads, as Zambia heads to the August 13, 2026 polls.
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