AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBorder & services push: Newly sworn-in Sesheke West MP Frederick Misebezi says the border constituency needs investment in infrastructure, especially more banking access (only one bank in the district) and filling stations, to ease travel and fuel shortages for locals and international travellers. Zambia–Rwanda ties: Zambia and Rwanda held bilateral consultations on MoUs, including a proposed reciprocal visa exemption to boost people-to-people movement, trade and tourism. Immigration enforcement: Immigration removed 59 foreign nationals and apprehended 48 in separate operations, citing inadmissibility issues such as unverifiable addresses and missing proof of host status. Tourism travel warning: Tourists using AI travel advice at the Zimbabwe border were reportedly misled on KAZA visa coverage, leading to costly problems—urging travellers to verify visa rules directly. Road safety: A Rufunsa bus crash killed one and injured three after a driver attempted to overtake and lost control, veering into trees. Grow Zambia tourism target: Coverage of Hichilema’s “Grow Zambia” agenda highlights a push toward 5 million international tourists by 2031 alongside other production and investment goals. Regional security watch: SADC’s security organ is set to consider Zambia’s post-election crisis after receiving an observer mission preliminary report.
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