AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew Rift Watch: Scientists report helium and carbon isotope “signatures” from hot springs in Zambia’s Kafue Rift, pointing to mantle-linked fluids and an “awake” rift that could one day evolve into a new tectonic plate boundary. Banking: Fidelity Bank says 2025 gross earnings jumped 45% to N1.5tn as shareholders’ funds crossed the N1tn mark, alongside improved credit loss costs. Digital Transformation: ZACL and Copperbelt University sign an MoU to build and deploy an ERP system to modernise airport operations. Jobs & Skills: Labour Minister Brenda Tambatamba launches four productivity reports, citing over 1,600 jobs created but warning of skills gaps, low tech adoption, and limited access to finance. Energy Politics: Energy Minister Makozo Chikote marks his exit, crediting reforms for ending crippling load shedding. Health at Home: A Zambia-at-62 debate reignites over why patients still get evacuated abroad for specialist care. Africa–France Push: Ruto and Macron back a “sovereign equality” Africa–France partnership at the Nairobi summit. Solar Momentum: Sungrow says Zambia’s 136MW Itimpi Phase II plant came online April 30.
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