AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCopper Outlook: President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia’s copper output is expected to hit about one million tonnes this year, projecting over US$14 billion in revenue, crediting mine reforms and economic recovery. Election Campaign: Hichilema has launched his UPND re-election campaign at Heroes Stadium, telling the opposition to “go back to school” and stressing achievements like free education, debt restructuring and lower inflation, while promising more jobs and lower cost of living. Reserves Debate: The rally reignited a major economic argument around foreign exchange reserves, with commentators and politicians trading views on whether reserves should be treated as “government money” versus emergency savings. Agriculture Push: Government reiterated plans to transform agriculture, including targets for maize production and support programmes such as FISP, SAFF and FSP, urging farmers to treat farming as a business. Health & Insurance: Authorities launched the Zambia Cancer Survivors Network, alongside an MoU between ZSIC General Insurance and Teal Sisters Foundation to support screening and awareness. Business Tech: Radiant diGiLog rolled out an AI workforce productivity platform across multiple markets, aiming to replace manual tracking for SMEs. Regional Finance: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, covering Zambia and 12 other countries.
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