AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWAFCON 2026: Malawi coach Lovemore Fazili named a 32-member provisional squad for Morocco, led by captain Tabitha Chawinga and vice-captain Temwa Chawinga, with Zambia in Group C alongside Nigeria and Egypt; Malawi open camp in Blantyre and face the Super Falcons in Rabat on 28 July. Economy & Elections: Inflation eased to 6.5% in June, but analysts and politicians are arguing over what the numbers mean for households; Tonse Alliance’s George Chisanga says Brian Mundubile supports building reserves, while UPND critics say reserves talk must translate into relief. Foreign Reserves Debate: A fresh push-and-pull continues over whether Zambia’s $6.5bn reserves are “government money” or emergency savings, with opposition and former officials trading barbs over priorities. Health: ZAMMSA says medicine availability is now above WHO’s 80% minimum, as government stresses tracing medicines “until the last pill.” Politics & Courts: Lusaka Magistrates’ Court adjourned Xavier Chungu’s case to 8 July over missing committal papers, while ECZ’s candle symbol decision was quashed by the High Court. Football (Local): FAZ president Keith Mweemba says government remains the biggest financier of football and vows to build a financially sustainable association. Campaign: President Hichilema is set for a rally outside Heroes Stadium on Sunday, 28 June.
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