AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoECZ Election Management: The Electoral Commission of Zambia met presidential candidates to agree a national campaign timetable for the August 13 polls, saying it’s meant to bring order and fairness, not to stop anyone campaigning, while also clarifying that ballot paper printing in Dubai starts June 30 and parties must fund their own observers. Social Protection Expansion: Government says Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries have surged from about 616,468 to around 1.6 million, citing fiscal space created by debt restructuring, as Zambia marks Social Protection Week. Health & Safety Gaps: Experts call for stronger sickle cell care systems, including early diagnosis and community involvement, while another report warns Africa faces a looming anaesthesia drug shortage affecting child surgeries. Politics & Courts: Zambia awaits the South Africa Supreme Court of Appeal judgment on the Edgar Lungu burial dispute, with the case expected tomorrow. Diaspora & Repatriation: Over 100 Zambians in South Africa want to return home amid xenophobia concerns, as government teams coordinate voluntary repatriation. Infrastructure & Education: Work on Livingstone’s Light of Hope Secondary School nears completion, and Zambia warns procurement delays could cost funds for early childhood hubs. Energy & Investment: Zimbabwe’s energy reforms are said to be boosting mining investment, while Korean developers eye a 500MW solar project in Zambia.
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