AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEntertainment & Tourism: Zambia marked a milestone for African entertainment tourism as Lusaka hosted the sold-out World Premiere of ’77: The FESTAC Conspiracy at ICC, with Rita Dominic and Ramsey Nouah on the red carpet and the Africa Creative Market 2026 spotlighting Zambia as a growing hub. Water & Hospitality Readiness: ZNS completed water and sewerage rehabilitation at UNZA hostels, restoring clean running water and bringing student accommodation closer to reopening. Road Travel: Fuel and transport pressures hit the region, but Zambia’s travel outlook also got a boost as works on the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road upgrade in Zimbabwe reduced detours to just two remaining sections. Cross-Border Travel Rules: South Africa introduced a mandatory Online Traveller Declaration from July 1, with travellers urged to submit details via SARS portals or apps before travel. Tourism Disruption: Livingstone’s tourist economy is feeling the pinch as some fuel stations ran dry, causing long queues and delays for motorists, taxis, shuttles and tour operators. Regional Mobility & Safety: Police in Malawi reiterated that roadblocks are for security and traffic enforcement—not revenue collection—urging the public to report bribery. Sports & Travel: Zambia’s Under-17 Women’s team hosts Ethiopia in Ndola for the first leg of the 2026 qualifiers, with the return leg next week in Ethiopia.
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