AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Inclusion: Zambia, COMESA and the World Bank reviewed a regional digital inclusion strategy in Chongwe, focusing on affordable connectivity, digital skills, accessibility and online safety. Telecoms: Airtel Zambia formally pledged support for the Grow Zambia Agenda, with the Minister of Technology and Science present; details of the commitment were not provided. Cleaner Transport: Chinese automaker Sany launched electric commercial trucks in Lusaka through local distributor Pilatus Engineering, offering businesses an alternative to diesel where charging and costs allow. Farming Technology: Zambian startup TulimeZed is building a digital marketplace to connect farmers with machinery for hire, helping smallholders access equipment without buying it. AI Skills: Southern African ICT leaders say work experience—not just degrees—is a major obstacle to AI readiness; Zambia’s ICT association president called for training to keep pace with fast-changing technology. Science and Conservation: A €15.986 million, six-year Lake Tanganyika programme involving Zambia aims to protect ecosystems across four countries and support climate-resilient livelihoods. Public Services: Huawei has launched a programme to build Zambia’s AI capacity in public services.
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