AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMuchinga Development Push: President Hakainde Hichilema toured Nakonde, Mafinga, Isoka and Chinsali, promising jobs and connectivity from the Mwenzo international airport, upgrades to water and communications, more FISP beneficiaries and timely FRA maize payments, plus feeder-road improvements and extra towers in Mafinga and beyond. Sovereign Minerals Strategy: Zambia’s finance officials visited Ghana’s Minerals Income Investment Fund to study how royalty revenues can be managed through a sovereign minerals investment model, with a focus on governance and long-term value. Mining Confidence Boost: Zambia’s mining tax reforms are credited with improving investor confidence, as reforms align the regime with international practice and support major projects. Tax Revenue Drive: ZRA says domestic revenue is rising, targeting 80% of the national budget from local collections, alongside modernised systems to curb leakages. UNZA Sewer Restored: Emergency sewer rehabilitation at UNZA’s Great East Road campus is complete, restoring safe water and sanitation for student residences. Immigration & Travel Lists: Zambia published its 2026 visa-free entry list for 20 African countries, with conditions for air travellers. National Loss: Former Vice President Guy Scott, Zambia’s acting president in 2014, has died at 82; Hichilema announced a state funeral.
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