AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElections & Police Conduct: Zambia Police urged voters to choose dialogue over confrontation after teargassing a Mundubile roadshow, saying no fatalities were recorded though a 10-year-old girl was injured. Opposition Claims: NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile alleged an “unequal playing field,” saying his passport and phones were seized and his team faces harassment. EU Watches Polls: The EU said it will investigate reports of candidate withdrawals ahead of the August 13 elections, citing concerns about democratic participation. Health & Youth: CIDRZ backed the Lusaka Provincial Adolescent Health Indaba, pushing adolescent-friendly services and prevention of epidemics. Digital Services: Zambia launched GovLink, a government-owned private 4G network to connect public institutions nationwide. Economy & IMF: Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said Zambia aims to agree a new IMF programme before year-end to attract investment and create jobs. Sports (WAFCON): Malawi beat Morocco 2-1 in WAFCON build-up; Zambia’s Copper Queens face Algeria in a friendly as preparations intensify. Health (TB Vaccine): Gates MRI and Serum Institute of India signed an agreement to manufacture a potential new TB vaccine candidate. Energy & Trade: COMESA began consultations on a harmonized regional AI strategy across 21 member states, with Zambia participating.
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