AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Skills in Zambia: Zambia and Huawei signed an MoU to build a National AI Data Centre and train 5,000 ICT professionals by 2028, with AI planned across all 25 government ministries to improve service delivery. Renewables Push: A China–Zambia energy deal points to faster solar and wind build-outs (with some coal for baseload), reflecting Africa’s shift toward cheaper, quicker power plus battery storage. Clean Power for Rural Zambia: Simba New Materials Technology donated solar mini-grid equipment worth US$350,000 to Kaumbwe—49kW solar with 130kWh storage for nine schools and five health centres. Digital Inclusion & Climate Reporting: IHS Towers published its 2025 Sustainability Report, citing a 21% emissions cut and large-scale STEM training that included Zambia. Health Data Governance: A continent-wide debate is heating up over health-data sovereignty and governance—Zambia is cited as having raised concerns before delaying a US health agreement. Ebola Preparedness at Borders: Nakonde intensified screening and hygiene measures despite Zambia reporting no confirmed Ebola cases. Mining & Copper Outlook: Prospect Resources’ Zambia Mumbezhi project update highlights copper growth and resilience as markets watch the copper–energy nexus. Policy & Tech in Public Life: Zambia’s election-era pushback against banning songs argues digital access makes traditional restrictions ineffective.
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