AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRenewable Power Push: A new Associated Press report says Africa’s next wave of power is increasingly solar, wind and battery storage—faster and cheaper than coal or big dams—highlighted by a $1.5bn China–Zambia energy deal covering 300MW solar, wind and coal projects. Zambia–Huawei AI Skills & Data: SMART Zambia and Huawei signed an MoU to build a National AI Data Centre and train 5,000 ICT professionals by 2028, with plans to roll out AI-powered services across government ministries. Solar for Rural Services: Zambia’s Ministry of Energy welcomed a Chinese donation of solar mini-grid equipment for Kaumbwe (Petauke), including PV plus battery storage to power schools and rural health centres. Ebola Readiness at Borders: In Nakonde, Muchinga, health officials intensified Ebola surveillance with stronger screening, hygiene and cross-border coordination, despite Zambia reporting no confirmed cases. Mining Tech & Energy Economics: Mining-focused analysis points to a “value disconnect” in copper projects and a growing push to power mines with new energy approaches, including small modular reactors. Policy Debate in Tech & Media: Zambia’s election song-broadcast ban is challenged as outdated in the digital age, where people can access music via phones, streaming and social media.
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