AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Countdown: Zambia goes to the polls on Thursday, with President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic recovery record facing a tougher challenge from Brian Mundubile and the Tonse Alliance, as voters weigh cost-of-living pressure and whether reforms have reached households. ECZ Crackdown: The Electoral Commission of Zambia has revoked Binwell Mpundu’s access to the National Results Centre after “ready to kill” remarks circulated online, citing public safety and electoral order. Rights and Detentions: Caritas Zambia is demanding answers over alleged arrests and detentions, including concerns about the whereabouts and medical needs of Ambassador Martha Lungu Mwitumwa and Hannah Katonoka. Campaign Tensions: Hichilema rallies Lusaka voters for UPND, while opposition figures allege intimidation and abductions ahead of voting. Infrastructure Push: Lusaka’s Shimabala Toll Plaza is set for a K117m upgrade to ease congestion. Regional Tragedy: A ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 and leaving 27 missing—rescue operations continue.
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