AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoZATEX Tourism Push: President Hakainde Hichilema used the official opening of Zambia’s 2026 Zambia Travel Exposition (ZATEX) to stress tourism’s role in jobs, diversification and regional cooperation, targeting 2.5 million international visitors and $1bn in revenue by 2026. Regional Expo Spotlight: Zimbabwe earned 1st Runner-Up in the Best International Stand category at ZATEX, highlighting its heritage, culture and gastronomy, while ZTA CEO Dr George Manyaya called Zambia and Zimbabwe “co-opetitors” rather than rivals—especially around Victoria Falls. Green Growth & Roads: ZEMA approved 103 development projects across mining, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure and tourism, including 300MW solar, recycling plants in Lusaka and Kalumbila, and the Chipata–Chadiza road upgrade. Ebola Travel Advisory: St Vincent and the Grenadines issued a strict advisory urging nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Ebola-risk countries, listing Zambia among targeted destinations and promising enhanced screening and quarantine on arrival. US Visa Processing Shake-up: Reports say the US plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, which could mean longer, costlier routes for travellers. Safari Travel Feature: A new wave of luxury safari lodges across Africa is making the experience more design-led and immersive, including Zambia-linked remote luxury camp coverage.
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