AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoParliament Wraps Up: Zambia’s Fifth Session of the 13th National Assembly has adjourned sine die, with Speaker Nelly Mutti confirming the legal dissolution date ahead of the August 13 elections. Public Space Rules: Parliament also passed the Public Gatherings Bill 2026, replacing the colonial-era Public Order Act—though a key point is that many religious and traditional gatherings are exempt from notification claims spreading online. Health Focus: Government launched the 2026 National Health Policy and its Implementation Plan, aiming for people-centred care and Universal Health Coverage. Education Inclusion: Inclusive education guidelines were rolled out for teachers to better support learners with special education needs. Jobs & Productivity: Labour Minister Brenda Tambatamba launched four productivity reports, citing job creation but warning of skills gaps and limited tech and finance access. Safety & Justice: A disturbing mob-justice trend—accusations of “missing private parts”—is again raising alarms about violence and misinformation. Global Trade Push: A new Africa-Europe corridor push says smarter value-chain integration could double bilateral trade to $1 trillion over the next decade.
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