AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildlife & Conservation: Zambian Carnivore Programme researchers report the longest African wild dog movement on record: three male “Mayukuyuku” wild dogs have travelled 4,126 km from Kafue National Park to a game management area between South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi, linking far-apart populations. Air Travel: FlySafair launches a new Johannesburg–Lusaka route with five weekly flights, aiming to meet strong business and leisure demand on the corridor. Tourism Spotlight: Zambia’s Livingstone could get a tourism boost as Chief Mukuni is elevated to Paramount Chief status, with calls to also restore Mwata Kazembe. Border & Travel Policy: Zambia’s passport cancellations of six prominent citizens (including Emmanuel Mwamba and Binwell Mpundu) have triggered legal and human-rights backlash, with authorities citing national security. Regional Tourism Dispute: The Victoria Falls ownership fight escalates after Zambia’s Tourism Permanent Secretary says 1.2 km of the Falls is on the Zambian side, pushing back on Zimbabwe’s “exclusive” claim. Travel Access Updates: Ghana’s visa waiver expands to Maldives, Zambia and Antigua & Barbuda for up to 30 days (Zambia) and 90 days (Antigua & Barbuda). Travel Inspiration: A guide piece urges travellers to visit Tanzania’s Lake Tanganyika for its living shoreline culture and Great Lakes scale.
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