AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHIV Funding Worry: Zambia’s infectious diseases director Lloyd Mulenga warns U.S. HIV funding cuts could squeeze community prevention and raise new infections, even if deaths don’t return to late-1990s levels. Economy-to-Prices Push: President Hakainde Hichilema urges businesses to pass economic gains to citizens through lower shop, market and transport prices. Cancer Upgrade: Hichilema commissions a US$31m radiotherapy and imaging upgrade at Lusaka’s Cancer Diseases Hospital, funded locally, and says more cancer facilities are planned for Ndola and Livingstone. Election Readiness: ECZ says ballot paper verification is complete and an inclusive process is key, with women-focused voter education and representation highlighted. Campaign Integrity: CSOs urge ECZ, ACC and data protection authorities to probe alleged SMS links between Social Cash Transfers and votes. Copperbelt Rumours Denied: Copperbelt UPND dismisses claims of arrests tied to the Mufulira copper scandal as false. Sports—WAFCON: Zambia’s Copper Queens prepare for a must-win Group C clash with Nigeria after a 6-0 win over Egypt; Nigeria also vows redemption after Malawi upset. Sports—Commonwealth Games: Jadumani Singh wins silver for India in men’s 55kg boxing; Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga qualifies for 400m semis.
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