AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Visa Rules for Zambians: The US has made its visa bond programme permanent, with some B1/B2 business and tourist applicants from 50 countries (including Zambia) facing refundable deposits of up to US$20,000 before visas are issued. US Visa Processing Shift: From August 1, 2026, routine US visa services were discontinued in 25 African cities, including Lusaka, pushing applicants to regional hubs such as Nairobi. Election Tensions at Home: Zambia’s Electoral Commission is accused of withholding polling staff names and ballot delivery timelines, while the Tonse Alliance also alleges foreign nationals could enter border areas to vote. UNZA Student Welfare: President Hakainde Hichilema announced an increase in student accommodation allowance to K5,850 and said sanitation works at UNZA have been completed. Tourism Demand Watch: Tanzania reports rising premium travel spending, with average visitor expenditure up 19.1% in 2025, signalling stronger high-value tourism pull across the region.
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