AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNgoni Traditional Leadership: Zambia mourns Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, who has died at 75, ending a 44-year reign and closing a major chapter for the Ngoni people; tributes poured in after President Hichilema confirmed the passing, with mourners gathering at Ephendukeni Palace and attention now turning to funeral arrangements and succession. Election Season & Civic Life: As August polls near, Zambia is pushing media literacy to help citizens spot misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and online harassment—especially as AI makes fake content easier to create. Law & Family Planning: The Attorney General urges Zambians to write wills to prevent costly family legal battles, saying many disputes persist due to low public awareness of basic legal steps. Sports (Youth Football): Zambia’s Copper Princesses are two wins from the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup after a 2-0 away win over DR Congo to seal a 7-0 aggregate, setting up a final qualifying round against Ethiopia. Energy & Everyday Living: The AfDB-backed clean cooking programme launched in Africa targets energy access for one million households, aiming to cut major carbon emissions while improving health and livelihoods.
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