AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLake Kariba Ferry Disaster: An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, with 77 rescued; authorities say ticket sales confirmed 114 adult passengers plus five crew, while an unknown number of children may not have been accounted for, and the vessel’s capacity is 90. WAFCON Spotlight: Tanzania stunned South Africa 2-1 in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, underlining how quickly the competitive balance is shifting across the tournament. Zambia Election Logistics: Zambia’s government says Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 is a public holiday for voting, while Friday, Aug. 14 is a normal working day; the Electoral Commission also reiterates plans to announce presidential results within 72 hours. Tourism & Travel Policy: The U.S. is shifting routine visa processing for several African posts to regional hubs, including Lusaka, while Malawi updates visa rules for citizens of 160 countries—good to know for cross-border travellers planning around the election period.
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