AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTraditional Medicine Policy: The Pan-African Parliament adopted resolutions pushing AU member states to create a “Model Law on Traditional Medicine,” covering research, licensing, quality assurance and protection of local knowledge—aiming to bring indigenous care into mainstream health systems. Telecom & AI Governance: Zambia’s Kezias Mwale was elected ATU Secretary-General (2027–2030), as African telecom leaders also urged unity and stronger participation in shaping global digital standards; meanwhile the ITU launched an “AI for Good Lab” to help developing economies build AI readiness, skills and public AI infrastructure. Zambia’s Energy Boost: ZESCO commissioned Chisamba solar II, doubling capacity to 200 MW, as Zambia targets more utility-scale solar and broader generation growth. Public Health & Training: Alcohol-reduction care using SBIRT showed durable results in a Zambia refugee settlement study, and tobacco policy advocates trained in Lagos to better monitor and counter tobacco industry interference. Tech & Business: Registrations opened for Zambia’s 2026 ASCON conference, while an ITU-backed AI initiative and a ChatBet-iSolutions partnership point to more practical, messaging-based tech adoption. Mining & Markets: First Quantum reported Q2 2026 results, and Zambia’s push for a pan-African minerals and metals exchange gained traction.
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