AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLusaka Politics: The Lusaka mayoral election petition has collapsed after losing candidate Gabriel Kibombwe signed a consent agreement backing Mayor-Elect Chitambala Mwewa, clearing the way for Mwewa to take office. Critical Minerals & Jobs: Zambia has been selected for a new UN mechanism to help resource-rich developing countries build critical energy transition minerals value chains, with government saying the goal is more local processing, industrial capacity and job creation. Sports Allowances: Kenya’s Harambee Stars allowances have been settled after a standoff, as preparations continue for the AFCON 2027 qualifier against Eritrea—highlighting how player welfare and payments remain a hot issue. Media Regulation: IBA suspends KBN TV’s licence for 30 days over election coverage guideline breaches, including unbalanced programming and failure to provide right of reply. Energy Investment: Nava commissioned a 100MW solar plant in Zambia under a 20-year PPA with ZESCO, marking a push into utility-scale renewables. Public Safety: Police in Chingola arrest a mother and another woman for manslaughter after an eight-month-old died following an “Akalimba” traditional procedure. Road & Crime: A Chipata crash injures five after a speeding Toyota Mark X collides with mobile money booths; in Mazabuka, two women are arrested for possession of counterfeit K100 kwacha notes.
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