AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConstitutional Court Clears Socialist Party Ticket: Zambia’s Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition challenging Socialist Party presidential candidate Fred M’membe and running mate Dolika Banda, ruling they are eligible to contest the August 13 elections after finding the petitioners failed to present enough proof that Banda lacks the required Grade 12 equivalent. UPND Internal Discipline in Mazabuka: UPND has suspended 13 members in Mazabuka District for allegedly rallying behind independent candidate Gary Nkombo, with the party saying it will decide their fate after the seven-day suspension. Education Debate Heats Up: Tonse Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says free education must be matched with more classrooms, school infrastructure and higher, timely grants to tackle overcrowding and operational shortages. Football—U-17 Women Camp in Ndola: Zambia’s U-17 Women’s team has entered camp in Ndola ahead of the July qualifiers against Ethiopia, with a 35-member provisional squad named. Sports—Red Arrows Sign Owen Mwamba: Mufulira Wanderers captain Owen Mwamba has left after 15 years, with Red Arrows winning the race to sign him. Energy—Korean Solar Push for Zambia: South Korean developers are proposing a 500 MW solar project in Zambia in phases, targeting a major share of the country’s energy deficit.
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