AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCopper & Industry: Vedanta’s Konkola Copper Mines has started a 60-day shutdown of the Nchanga smelter for maintenance and repairs, part of a wider modernisation push aimed at lifting output toward 300,000 tonnes per year by 2030, with other major plants (Mopani and Chambishi) also scheduled for downtime between June and mid-September. Debt & Finance: Zambia has begun buying back Eurobonds worth over US$1.3bn as part of a debt-management shift meant to lower borrowing costs and improve fiscal sustainability. Elections & Politics: The Electoral Commission of Zambia has launched its “Count Me In” voter education push ahead of the August 13 polls, urging citizens to vote peacefully and parties to share accurate information. Local Governance & Food Security: Lusaka District has been assigned a FRA target of 2,800 metric tons of grade A white maize for the 2025/2026 marketing season through satellite depots to restock strategic reserves. Public Safety: Two illegal miners died after a pit collapse in Lubwe Village, Choma District, police say no foul play is suspected. Sports (Zambia-linked): Zambia’s Copper Princesses set their sights on reaching beyond the group stage at the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup after a 7-0 aggregate win over DR Congo.
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