AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoMental Health & Public Health: WHO data shows Southern Africa as a suicide hotspot, with Zambia among the ten highest rates in Africa (about 19.5 deaths per 100,000), renewing calls for stronger prevention and support. Women’s Football & Community Pride: Zambia’s Copper Queens face Malawi in WAFCON build-up after Malawi lost 2-1 to Morocco; Zambia is set for a friendly with Algeria as the tournament nears. Fact-Checking & Media Responsibility: Asisat Oshoala hit back at a viral false death report about her grassroots coach, urging fans to ignore misinformation. Youth & Health Dialogue: CIDRZ backed the Lusaka Provincial Adolescent Health Indaba, pushing young people into prevention and ending epidemics. Education & Youth Voices: Chipata student leaders praised Hichilema’s education reforms, especially free education and teacher recruitment. Politics & Elections: The EU says it will investigate reports of candidate withdrawals ahead of August 13 polls. Crime & Safety: Police in Nakonde detained four women over alleged aggravated assault and an alleged non-consensual video recording. National Figures: Zambia mourns former vice president and acting president Dr Guy Scott, who died at 82.
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