AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoClimate & Care: New forecasts warn the next two years could hit record heat, with El Niño risks landing hardest on children and vulnerable groups—yet care services are still missing from Zambia’s wider climate planning. Mining Power: Trafo Power Solutions has secured an order for 17 custom mini substations for an underground Zambian copper mine, built for tight shafts and reliable cooling. Digital Rights Shock: Zambia’s RightsCon 2026 was abruptly cancelled amid political pressure, a blow to open digital rights dialogue. Health & Skills: ICTAZ is teaming up with Huawei to expand ICT training and certification in Zambia. Education Push: Government launched the 2025 National Education Policy, aiming to modernise learning with competence-based assessment tools. Local Council Scrutiny: MPs flagged financial mismanagement risks in local councils—unsupported payments, weak controls, and delayed projects. Cancer Capacity: Merck Foundation and African First Ladies continue training oncology specialists across multiple countries including Zambia. Energy Security: Kariba Dam rehab is now ~94% complete, targeting full completion by end-2026.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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