AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRenewable Power: Zambia has commissioned its first solar-hydro hybrid plant, pairing a 27MWp solar PV site with Lunsemfwa hydropower to diversify generation and improve grid reliability. Youth Digital Skills: Smart Zambia Institute, with Cisco Networking Academy, is rolling out free beginner-friendly cybersecurity and networking training for Grade 10–12 learners and recent school leavers, with online self-paced study and digital badges. Agriculture & Bio-control: A fungus-linked discovery is helping explain how the African armyworm can be halted naturally, offering hope for farmers where chemical controls have struggled. Mobile Incentives: MTN Zambia launched “My Laka Number,” giving new subscribers free calls to a preferred contact for up to 90 days when they buy eligible bundles. Public Health: Zambia’s health ministry is pushing stronger cross-border cooperation to prevent infectious disease outbreaks as people and goods move across borders. Election Tech & Access: CPJ and partners are urging Zambia to keep the internet open during the August 13 elections, citing the 2021 shutdown. Election Focus: With voting set for Thursday, Zambia’s campaign is dominated by economic recovery, governance reforms, and a major parliamentary map change—while voters weigh whether reforms are improving daily life.
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