AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSADC Agenda: South Africa takes over the SADC chair in Durban on Monday, pushing migration, trade, critical minerals, industrialisation and security to the top of the agenda. Election Integrity in Zambia: EU observers say Zambia’s 2026 vote saw misuse of state resources by the ruling UPND, while international monitors warn intimidation and violence marred the process; meanwhile, Zambia’s ECZ suspended and then resumed vote counting after threats against officials and ballot paper theft. Lake Kariba Tragedy: Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba ferry disaster continues to worsen, with deaths rising to at least 72, including 18 children, as search teams recover more bodies from the overloaded RIDA vessel. Travel & Tourism Watch: Zambia Airways appoints aviation veteran Aman Wole Gurmu as its new CEO, signaling a push to strengthen connectivity and operations. Health Tourism Angle: Mbeya is set to become a regional hub for specialised cancer care as the government funds a Southern Highlands Zonal Cancer Centre at Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital. Sports Travel Buzz: MMA Zambia withdraws its youth team from the 2026 IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi due to insufficient funding. Conservation Media: “Wild Africa” premieres on Channels Television, spotlighting conservation heroes and endangered wildlife across Africa.
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