AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoZambia’s Copper Policy: Lusaka keeps a 10% baseline export duty on copper concentrates but introduces a time-bound, conditional waiver to clear logistics bottlenecks until September 30, 2026—signalling continued push for local smelting and processing. Energy Expansion: ZESCO commissioned Chisamba Solar II, doubling capacity to 200MW and creating over 1,400 jobs, as Zambia accelerates solar to diversify away from drought-hit hydropower. Election Logistics Watch: The ECZ says ballot papers will arrive in Lusaka “sometime during the week” after repeated flight schedule changes, raising fresh concerns even as printing was praised. Maize Trade & Food Security: Zambia’s ministry defends maize export restrictions as a temporary measure tied to food security, amid disputes over farmer market access. Investment Confidence: ZDA reports US$19.07bn in actualised investments since 2021, with manufacturing and mining leading—boosting the case for Zambia as an investment destination. HIV Funding Alarm: UNAIDS warns global HIV funding fell 18% in 2025, risking a resurgence—an external reminder of how financing shocks can reverse health gains. Mining & Uranium News: Atomic Eagle says drilling at its Muntanga project in Zambia extended higher-grade uranium zones, supported by environmental approvals and ongoing exploration.
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