AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: President Hakainde Hichilema joined an extraordinary SADC summit virtually, backing stronger regional institutions, integration and peace and security. Lesotho was elected to chair the bloc’s Politics, Defence and Security Organ. Mining Safety: Government says stronger oversight of tailings dams is a priority as heavier rainfall raises failure risks. Regulators are calling for more inspections, independent engineering checks and a national dam registry. Road Safety: Police recorded 12,865 road accidents in the third quarter, with 859 deaths. Lusaka had the most crashes, at 6,325. Investment: Hichilema launched a US$1.6 billion fertiliser plant expansion in Chilanga, expected to boost local production and create 10,000 jobs. Zambia has also surpassed 1 gigawatt of solar capacity. Sport: Red Arrows take a 1-0 lead into Friday’s CAF Confederation Cup return leg against Kaizer Chiefs in Durban. Zambia’s U-17 Copper Princesses, beaten 5-0 by Japan, face Venezuela seeking their first points.
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