AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Watch: Zambia says two suspected Ebola cases have tested negative as Congo’s suspected tally rises to 1,028, with health authorities stepping up screening at entry points and for Ebola-like symptoms. Debt & Finance: Zambia has launched a cash tender to buy back its $1.36bn 2053 bond, offering $780 per $1,000 of principal for early participants, funded partly by a $600m AfDB loan, as the move could cut future borrowing costs. Traditional Leadership: President Hichilema confirms the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, ending a long reign since 1982, while political leaders and the public send condolences. Courtroom Politics: Zambia’s Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha says government will abide by South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal decision in the Edgar Lungu burial repatriation dispute. Local Enforcement: Nine people were arrested in Mpulungu for fish trading during the Lake Tanganyika fishing ban, with 75kg of dry fish seized. Governance & Elections: Opposition candidate Xavier Chungu’s detention and calls for due process continue to fuel election-season debate, while election-related advisories from the US embassy are framed as standard safety reminders.
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