AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMining Technology: ZCCM-IH approved KCM’s US$498 million Nchanga tailings plant, which will use solvent extraction and electrowinning to recover copper from historic waste and produce about 70,000 tonnes of cathode annually. Connectivity: ZICTA has ordered Airtel, MTN and Zamtel to submit plans to fix weak coverage in Chilanga South after none met service standards; Zamtel also unveiled its MyZamtel Super App and two Zambia-first digital services. Climate Science: El Niño is expected to persist until at least February 2027, with record Pacific sea temperatures raising the risk of drought and other extremes across Southern Africa. Health Research: The Ministry of Health and CIDRZ trained Western Province health workers in advanced HIV screening and care, including CD4 testing and point-of-care tools. Digital Skills: Airtel Africa Foundation has expanded its Tech Fellowship to Zambia, widening access to technology training.
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