AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDebt-to-power deal: Zambia is using a $600m AfDB loan to buy back $1.36bn sovereign bonds, linking debt management to up to $275m over 15 years for a Grid Resilience Programme to modernise electricity distribution. Ebola readiness: Vice President Mutale Nalumango says Zambia has no confirmed cases tied to the current DRC and Uganda outbreak, but cross-border travel means the country is strengthening surveillance, labs, infection control and border health measures. Tourism push at ZATEX: President Hakainde Hichilema urged regional cooperation to grow intra-Africa tourism, targeting 2.5m international visitors and $1bn revenue by 2026, while ZATEX highlights Zambia’s “Visit Zambia” drive and infrastructure upgrades. Green growth approvals: ZEMA has cleared 103 development projects, including 300MW solar, recycling plants, and upgrades to the Chipata–Chadiza road, aligning with green growth goals. Safari travel trend: A new wave of design-led luxury safari lodges across Africa is reshaping the experience beyond game drives, with Zambia among the spotlighted destinations.
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