AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Connectivity: Emirates and South African Airways have upgraded their long-running codeshare into a fully reciprocal deal, adding nine new destinations—three domestic South Africa routes (Johannesburg–Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth) and six regional links including Lusaka and Victoria Falls—so travellers can book on one ticket with through-checked baggage. Wildlife Crime: A Lusaka man, Raphael Simwale, was sentenced to five years with hard labour for illegal possession of a leopard skin, while five others received five-year terms for illegal possession of a live ground pangolin. Tourism & Travel Costs: New Squaremouth data flags safaris as among the priciest trips in 2026, with Zambia listed among destinations where travellers should expect higher costs. Student Support: HELSB has started processing the K1,950 accommodation top-up for eligible off-campus UNZA students after the allowance increase. Sports: ZESCO Ndola Girls were drawn against Gaborone United, Herentals Queens and Lesotho Defence Force in the CAF Women’s Champions League/COSAFA qualifiers in Botswana. Health & Migration: Nurses in Maine, USA, are protesting the detention of Zambian nurse Debora Kapisha by ICE, calling for her release.
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