AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnti-Corruption Watch: Transparency International Zambia’s Prof Lewis Chilufya says Zambia has laws to fight corruption, but enforcement is weak and often seen as selective under President Hakainde Hichilema’s second term. Police Crackdown on Online Hate: Immigration and security wings arrested TikTok user “Brotherman” (Misheck Mulubwa) in Kasumbalesa for alleged hate speech, insults and threats against senior government officials, including the President. Mundubile Treason Case: Three of the 18 petitioners in the Mundubile/Makebi Zulu treason matter claim they were offered incentives to become State witnesses, raising fresh concerns as the case continues in the Lusaka High Court. Pre-Trial Detention Rules: Chapter One Foundation says prolonged detention cannot be used as punishment before trial, after a court ordered the immediate release of 43 detainees and directed the State to meet costs. Road Expansion Bottleneck: The Road Development Agency says illegal encroachments on road reserves are limiting road expansion and dualisation plans. Food Security Question: A commentary challenges the logic of exporting maize while warning of looming severe hunger. Wildlife Science: Zambian wild dogs recorded the longest African mammal movement on record, with three males travelling over 4,000 km in search of territory and mates. Sports—CAF: Simba thrashed Mighty Wanderers 6-1 to advance in the CAF Champions League, while Red Arrows set up a CAF Confederation Cup tie against Kaizer Chiefs’ next opponents.
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