AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Milestone: Zambia has crossed two million international tourist arrivals in 2026 and is pushing for 2.5 million by year-end, with plans to grow tourism revenue to over US$1 billion by 2031. Anti-Corruption at Borders: The Anti-Corruption Commission has launched investigations into alleged bribery and facilitation fees at Chirundu and Livingstone border posts, warning that corruption at ports of entry hurts Zambia’s reputation for trade, investment and tourism. Grow Zambia Agenda (Jobs & Travel): Manufacturers back President Hichilema’s shift from stabilisation to growth, with the Grow Zambia targets including 5 million tourist arrivals and major investment in electricity, agriculture and exports. Local Travel Picks: A guide rounds up “places to explore in Zambia,” spotlighting the country’s waterfalls, national parks and wildlife for travellers planning trips. Safety & Infrastructure Watch: Mpika’s Kapamba Bridge has been vandalised after iron bars were stolen, raising safety concerns for motorists heading to mining areas. Road Tragedy: In Chinsali, a 10-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on the Great North Road; the driver has been detained. Crime Update: Zambia’s tourism image also gets a hard reminder as police report a defilement case in Chipangali, with a 38-year-old suspect arrested.
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