AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealthcare Tech Transfer: Chinese doctors supported Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka with advanced digestive endoscopy tech and training, boosting local capacity to diagnose conditions like ulcers and cancers. Agriculture & Skills: Israel’s Ramat Negev centre trained 740 Zambian students via an 11-month internship mixing paid farm work and classroom learning, with a focus on water-efficient farming and entrepreneurship. Mining & Exploration: Atomic Eagle launched a 30,000-metre drilling push at its Chisebuka uranium deposit to upgrade resources and drive “mega-mine” ambitions for the Muntanga project. Digital Economy & Finance: Airtel Zambia hit a $1B market cap milestone on the LuSE, underscoring Zambia’s fast-growing ICT footprint. TVET & Green Jobs: Zambia sent officials to Ghana to study TVET models under an EU/ILO green jobs and skills project aimed at digital and green workforce readiness. AI in Health: Young innovators at HIFest 2026 showcased AI-led solutions, including a smart biomedical-waste “Smart Bin” concept. Renewables & Grids: Southern Africa’s renewables push is shifting toward storage and grid resilience as solar penetration rises. Smart Borders: A call for faster “smart border” adoption highlights how digital customs can cut delays and costs for regional trade.
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