AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Health Deal: Zambia says it will sign a revised US$1.5bn health agreement this week after dropping specimen-sharing and removing sensitive patient data clauses, with the total package put at US$3.6bn over five years. Local Courts & Rights: In Solwezi, Mundubile and Makebi Zulu’s bid to present oral evidence in their sedition case jurisdiction challenge was rejected, with the matter adjourned to October 13. Public Health: Zambia reports 11 new cholera cases and 1 death, as health authorities continue response efforts. Security & Crime: Zambia’s Foreign Affairs warns Ghanaians about fake job offers linked to forced cybercrime, after six Ghanaians were arrested in Lusaka during a joint operation. Energy & Power: Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa calls power curtailment a “financial risk,” while Zambia also pushes for more power infrastructure investment. Urban Cleanup: Lusaka City Council moves into phase two of “Operation Clear Path,” targeting decongestion of the CBD and relocating buses from undesignated spots. Sports: Copper Princesses and Copper Queens continue preparations abroad for upcoming qualifiers and the U17 Women’s World Cup.
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