AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoGovernment and Technology: President Hakainde Hichilema’s proposed expansion from 24 to 30 ministries retains a dedicated Technology and Science portfolio as part of a wider government realignment. Energy Innovation: Zambia is among African countries introducing open-access electricity frameworks, creating room for private investment in power generation and energy trading. Innovation: Zambia ranks 112th globally and 13th in sub-Saharan Africa in the latest innovation ranking, highlighting the challenge of turning research and ideas into wider economic gains. Climate-Smart Farming: Studies of the 2023/24 drought in Zambia point to crop diversification, improved varieties and better farming practices as ways to reduce climate risks. Digital Safety: Zambia has issued cyber warnings as online threats grow across the region. Transport Technology: A US$6.3 million Japanese rail technology grant is being linked to Zambia’s development agenda, jobs and infrastructure.
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