AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUniversity Finance: Government releases K450 million to clear UNZA and CBU pension and gratuity arrears, easing pressure on staff and students. Campaign Trail: President Hakainde Hichilema wraps North-Western engagements in Mwinilunga and Solwezi, urging unity ahead of 13 August. Smart Agriculture: FAO opens its first Global Conference on Smart Farming, pushing tech and better horticultural practices for small-scale farmers. Energy & Power: Chisamba Solar Plant hits 187.69GWh in its first year, with plans for more solar projects via partnerships. Mining & Investment Signals: Citi says investors are returning to Zambia for mining, energy and agriculture as stability improves. Election Logistics: ECZ says Dubai’s Al Ghurair will print 9 million presidential ballots in 4–5 days. Conservation & Tourism: Zambia plans to reintroduce cheetahs to Luangwa Valley after nearly three decades. Agribusiness Revenue: Tobacco sales reach US$104.9m by Week 11 of the 2025 marketing season, with Virginia leading earnings. Digital Payments/Fintech: AEON Pay expands into Zambia, integrating Airtel Money and MTN Mobile Money for kwacha settlement. Public Health in Mines: UNODC reports alcohol is the most used drug among mine workers, with cannabis next.
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