AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSolar for public services: Five Lusaka-based government institutions (ZDA, National Assembly, National Heart Hospital, Matero and Kanyama Level One hospitals) have installed solar systems via ZESCO’s Kiyona Energy, generating surplus power for the grid and easing pressure on hydro. Road upgrades: RDA has awarded contracts worth over K3.2bn to rehabilitate the 212km Livingstone–Sesheke M10 road, with works split into two sections and township road upgrades. Mining exploration updates: Shuka Minerals’ drilling at Kabwe has confirmed zinc mineralisation in previously unmined Speaks and Mine Club zones, while Arc Minerals says it has settled legal disputes on Kabompo West and is entering an “important phase.” Energy market push: The African Energy Chamber renewed calls for an interconnected electricity market to support Africa’s industrial growth as grids struggle with demand and aging infrastructure. HIV prevention awareness: A feature highlights confusion around lenacapavir (LEN) and stresses that people need clear understanding of what the injection can and cannot do. Election campaign churn: Zambia’s 2026 race stays loud—Xavier Chungu withdraws and endorses Mundubile, while UPND and Tonse Alliance trade claims over printing campaign materials at Mulungushi Textiles.
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