AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKAZA Wildlife Governance: KAZA TFCA member states met in Victoria Falls to review conservation progress and push a united front on elephant management and elephant-product trade, with Zimbabwe chairing the five-day talks and EU funding supporting livelihoods and updated regional plans. Human-Elephant Coexistence: In Zambia’s borderlands, farmers are using electric fences and polywire to protect crops while allowing elephants to move across park boundaries—an approach aimed at reducing conflict without blocking wildlife movement. Maize & Climate Pressure: Mealie meal prices in Zambia eased to about K220–K230 after a bumper harvest and a stronger kwacha, but analysts warn 2026 harvests must be protected as climate risks like El Niño could disrupt production. Health Systems & Trust: Zambia’s Medical Association pushed back on claims that hospitals are “killing people,” stressing safety protocols, oversight bodies, and open disclosure when errors occur. Election Safety: ECZ suspended campaigns in Mazabuka Central after violence concerns, underscoring the need for peaceful campaigning ahead of the August 13 polls. NCD Care Progress: CIDRZ and the Ministry of Health reviewed PEN Plus Programme results, highlighting improved access to specialised care for severe and chronic non-communicable diseases.
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