AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEl Niño watch: Zambia is preparing for a possible return of El Niño, with government and stakeholders urged to act early on climate preparedness. Energy & resilience: The government launched a 15-year Grid Resilience Programme, using savings from a US$1.365bn Eurobond buyback to invest about US$275m into electricity distribution upgrades. Wildlife & conservation context: Tanzania’s latest wildlife census shows lions and buffaloes leading Africa, while elephants have sharply declined over two decades—useful for Zambia’s own biodiversity planning and anti-poaching focus. Malaria innovation: A Johns Hopkins study says an orange sidewalk yeast could help lure and trap malaria mosquitoes, pointing to cheaper, eco-friendly control options. Education pressure points: Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile argues free education must be matched with more classrooms and higher, timely school grants to cut overcrowding. Democracy concerns: Fred M’membe told a Commonwealth delegation that opposition rallies are being denied and Zambia’s democratic space is shrinking ahead of 2026 elections. Sustainable tourism push: Zambia’s tourism sector is getting a boost from demand for responsible travel, with Green Safaris highlighted for conservation-linked growth.
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