AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Watch: International observers have started jetting into Zambia ahead of the August 2026 general elections, with ECZ saying a SADC Electoral Commissions Forum mission will monitor key activities including the nomination process. Presidential Nominations: Harry Kalaba has successfully filed his presidential papers with running mate Moses Mawere, while ECZ has rejected UPPZ leader Charles Chanda’s bid over an alleged undischarged bankruptcy and issues with his adoption documentation—turning nominations into the first big institutional flashpoint of the election season. Governance & Health: Government commissioned a refurbished stroke unit at UTH and launched a client feedback initiative, as PAYZ rolled out a Standard Mobile Money Agent Training Manual to professionalise agents and strengthen consumer protection. Mining & Investment: ZCCM-IH formed a gold joint venture to formalise artisanal mining in Kikonge, and Atomic Eagle secured an option to acquire the Sitwe uranium project, expanding Zambia’s uranium footprint. Economy & Markets: LuSE held steady despite April dips, while EAZ expects the Kwacha to stay relatively stable into the polls.
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