AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTreason Case Escalates: Opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, running mate Makebi Zulu and 16 others have been charged with treason, with reports saying the group has been transferred to Mukobeko Maximum Security Prison in Kabwe as the post–August 13 election crackdown widens. Legal Access Dispute: Police have rejected social media claims that lawyers were blocked from visiting Mundubile and Zulu at Lusaka Central Police Station, saying detainees have access to counsel. Inauguration Under Tension: Zambia is preparing for President Hakainde Hichilema’s second-term swearing-in on Tuesday, while authorities warn against protests ahead of the ceremony. Peace Agenda: Hichilema called for stronger conflict-prevention mechanisms across Africa, urging early warning, preventive diplomacy and mediation. China-Zambia Ties: A drone light show in Lusaka marked China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges, highlighting cooperation in mining, energy and technology. Education Warning: Ghana’s GTEC cautioned the public against enrolling in 100 unrecognised universities, including some linked to Zambia.
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