AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Governance in Zambia: Lusaka City Council’s e-Council shift onto the Government Service Bus/ZamPortal reportedly lifted revenue from about K61,000 (Jan 2026) to nearly K14 million (June), showing how digital public services can cut leakages. Copper & AI for Mining: New analysis highlights a 2026 copper structural deficit driven by AI data-centre power demand, while “Exploration 2.0” AI-native firms claim they can cut mineral discovery costs by around 40% by targeting higher-probability sites. Zambia’s Copper Price Signal: ZEITI data says copper closed the week at US$13,326/tonne, up week-on-week, supporting Zambia’s push toward 3 million tonnes annually by 2031. Connectivity Push: Airtel Africa says it will deploy 277 new sites in Zambia in three months to tackle weak network areas, using one-square-kilometre grid tracking. Digital Learning Expansion: UNICEF, Airtel Zambia and the Ministry of Education are expanding a digital learning programme to over 300 schools, with remaining schools still facing internet stability challenges. Regional Fibre Corridor: Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe have switched on the first phase of a cross-border fibre corridor, linking Zimbabwe into a wider Southern Africa network that includes Zambia. STEM Recognition: Dr. Brian Mushimba was honoured at the UK House of Lords for engineering and education work, ahead of Zambia’s August elections.
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