AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Health Deal: Zambia and the United States signed a five-year, $2.49 billion health pact after dropping disputed patient-data and specimen-sharing terms. Zambia says the agreement will help recruit 40,000 health workers; talks on a separate minerals deal continue. Mining Investment: ZCCM-IH approved KCM’s $498 million Nchanga tailings plant, expected to produce about 70,000 tonnes of copper a year from historic waste. Copper Queens: Zambia lost 2-1 to Uganda in the first leg of their Olympic qualifier after taking an early lead; the return match is in Ndola next week. Public Health: Cholera cases continue to rise, with 31 new suspected cases and one death reported in the latest 24 hours, bringing the toll to 16. Energy: Zambia has exceeded its 2026 solar target, reaching 1,027MW as installed power capacity climbed to 4,722MW. Lusaka: Chitambala Mwewa was installed as mayor, pledging action on waste, drainage, congestion and sanitation. By-election: Anderson Banda was declared Lumezi North MP unopposed after rival candidates failed to file or withdrew.
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