AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection Watch: ECZ says ballot papers for Lusangazi Central and Msanzala have arrived under tight security, with verification against Material Issue Forms and 24-hour storage before distribution to polling stations. Voter Participation: ECZ strengthens voter education to remove barriers to women’s electoral participation ahead of the August 13 polls. Campaign Politics: Tonse-Pamodzi alleges ECZ is hiding polling staff names and warns of foreign nationals it claims may be in voting areas, while President Hakainde Hichilema urges Kasenengwa voters to save money and backs UPND with CDF promises for roads, water and dams. Local Development: Lusaka City Council reports four roads fully tarred under the Lusaka Urban Roads Project, and pushes businesses to use the e-Council platform for online council services. Economy & Food Security: Hichilema praises FRA for prompt maize payments via mobile money and says Zambia is now food secure. Sports: Super Falcons of Nigeria resume training for a decisive WAFCON Group C clash against Egypt after beating Zambia 1-0. US Travel Rules: The US makes its visa bond programme permanent (up to $20,000) and shifts visa processing to regional hubs, affecting countries including Zambia.
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