AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoad & Connectivity: The Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway has hit 78% completion, with authorities saying substantial completion is expected this year—cutting travel times on one of Zambia’s busiest corridors. Road Safety for Families: The Safer Journeys to School Initiative (Replication Phase 2026) has expanded to 15 Lusaka schools, aiming to reduce crashes near schools after alarming child road-death figures. Tourism & Conservation: Green Safaris marks 10 years with government recognition for wildlife protection and community benefits, citing hundreds of jobs and conservation funding. Hospitality & Travel Inclusion: Emirates ran its first “Travel Rehearsal” for children with autism at Velana International Airport in the Maldives, simulating check-in through departure to ease travel anxiety. Sports Tourism Spotlight: Samuel Simpson won the KCM Golf Challenge 2026 at Nchanga Golf Club, with the event also featuring junior clinics and awards for local talent. Rail Ambitions: Government says it is pushing ahead with greenfield railway projects with regional status, including major links aimed at boosting movement of goods and passengers. Creative Tourism Pipeline: Zambia will host a three-event creative run—CIBS (June 29–July 2), then the Kwimbo National Arts Festival (July 3–4)—positioning Lusaka as a hub for creative business and culture.
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