AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHIV Tech & Policy: Zambia and the region are feeling the squeeze as PEPFAR cuts push countries to shift HIV services into national systems, while new long-acting options like twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir and weekly oral combinations move closer to real-world rollout. Mining & Data: Government launched a Zambia Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining strategy (2025–2029) to formalise the sector, backed by airborne geophysical work, and is also overhauling farm block delivery to speed up maize, soy and wheat targets. Energy & Climate: Drought-linked hydropower shocks are reviving coal interest across Southern Africa, even as households turn to rooftop solar—highlighting the need for finance and better energy policy. Digital Public Services: IDEA 2026 in Lusaka urged standardised regional digital policies and interoperability to unlock cross-border services. Health & Security Tech: Zambia’s defence health partners are training leaders on lenacapavir for injectable HIV prevention, while officials warn traffickers are using digital platforms and AI. Tech for Tourism: Tuleya.africa was showcased to modernise Zambia’s travel bookings and payments. Elections & Governance: The IEC is exploring harmonised elections to cut costs and boost turnout, and a “best loser” model is under technical review.
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