AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Health: The 2025 SADC TB progress report says TB incidence fell 26% since 2016, but the region still carries 55% of WHO Africa notifications, with progress plateauing as a “global funding shock” threatens 2030 targets—Zambia and South Africa are among the few to hit the 50% reduction goal. AI in Education: A Zambia-focused op-ed argues higher education must embrace and regulate AI now, warning that smart devices and AI tools are already reshaping assessment integrity and originality. Digital Governance: Lusaka City Council’s e-Council rollout shows how digital public services can cut revenue leakages—collections jumped from K61,000 (Jan 2026) to nearly K14 million in June after migration to the Government Service Bus/ZamPortal. Medical Training: JICA-NMIMR completed an eight-week infectious disease lab skills course for professionals from six African countries, including Zambia, boosting regional diagnostics and surveillance capacity. Tech & Connectivity: Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe switched on the first phase of a cross-border fibre corridor linking Zimbabwe with Botswana and Zambia, aiming to strengthen Southern Africa’s digital highway.
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