AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Governance in Zambia: Zambia has signed on as a founding member of China-launched WAICO, joining 28 other countries to push safer, fairer, more inclusive AI cooperation and help narrow the Global South AI gap. Solar Power for Zambia: Zambia has signed contracts for a 312MW constituency solar programme, with projects scheduled for completion within 12 months and expected to inject power directly into the ZESCO grid. Regional Rail Tech & Skills: TAZARA revitalisation is moving from planning to implementation, with construction starting on a new training centre and operations control centre in Dar es Salaam—aimed at safer operations and stronger rail skills. Agritech for Farmers: FAO launched CropSuit, a free web app that matches crops to local soil and climate conditions to improve yields and smarter fertilizer use. Energy Transition Watch: Zimbabwe’s Kariba floating solar project is nearing financial closure for a first 600MW phase, signalling more renewable capacity across the region. Digital Tax Push: Zambia’s LRA is advancing e-invoicing and digital tax systems to boost compliance and reduce revenue leakages.
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