AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Economy Diplomacy: The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) approved eight new member candidates, including Zambia, expanding membership from 16 to 24 and aiming to shape new rules on data, AI, and cross-border digital trade. Cybersecurity & Labs: In Zambia, CIDRZ trained laboratory professionals on biosafety and biosecurity risk assessment, stressing that safety must keep pace with growing diagnostic capacity. Border Tech for Trade: Zambia Revenue Authority signed deals with a US firm for advanced cargo scanning and X-ray scanners at the Livingstone border to boost security and speed up clearance on busy trade corridors. Agriculture & Climate Resilience: A Zambian delegation visited natural farming fields in India under South–South cooperation to learn community-based agroecology models for scaling climate-resilient farming at home. Tech for Connectivity: Starlink’s next African push is reaching users without satellite dishes, with mobile operators extending satellite connectivity to compatible smartphones. Public Safety Online: Zambia Correctional Service warned the public about fake recruitment ads and scam messages claiming jobs—no fees are charged and recruitment is only via official channels.
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