AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S. Visa Bonds Go Permanent: The U.S. State Department has made its visa bond programme permanent, meaning some B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) applicants from 50 countries—including Zambia—may be asked to post a refundable deposit of $10,000–$20,000 before a visa is issued, with the money returned if conditions are met and forfeited if rules are broken. Cancer Care Upgrade: President Hakainde Hichilema commissioned a US$31 million refurbished radiotherapy and imaging unit at the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka, restoring specialised treatment after a six-year suspension and aiming to cut the need for patients to travel abroad. Student Welfare at State House: UNZA students marched to State House to thank Hichilema for improvements at Great East Road campus and to push for higher accommodation allowances, as the election campaign nears its August 13 vote. Election Campaign Trail: Tonse Pamodzi Alliance candidate Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu wrapped up a five-day tour of North-Western Province and moved to Western Province, outlining plans on mining, agriculture and infrastructure. Health Workers Told to Put Phones Away: Hichilema instructed UTH staff to stop using mobile phones during working hours, linking the message to better patient care as cancer services reopen.
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