Zambia Outlines 'Grow Zambia Agenda' Targets for 2026–2031
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What happened
The President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, outlined the country's national development agenda, which is guided by the Grow Zambia Agenda (GZA) 2026–2031. This agenda sets ambitious targets for the country's economy, including increasing maize production to 10 million tonnes and boosting copper output to 3 million tonnes. Furthermore, the plan aims to generate 10,000 MW of power and focuses heavily on digitizing 2.5 million smallholder farmers through various programs.
From cajnewsafrica.com
Why it matters
President Hichilema stated that the government is focused on moving beyond economic stabilization to achieving tangible development across all households. The administration is promoting this agenda as a comprehensive blueprint for economic expansion, supported by the President's office.
From namibian.com.na
Who's involved
- Hakainde HichilemaPresident of Zambia and leader of the government promoting the national development agenda.
- ZambiaThe country whose economic targets and development agenda are being outlined.
Who could feel it
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- ZambiaSpeculative
The country's economy could experience shifts based on the successful implementation of the ambitious production and infrastructure targets.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Hakainde Hichilema presided over diplomatic engagements regarding deepening bilateral relations in trade and investment with Nigeria, including greetings from President Tinubu.Sub-event
- Xian Hui represented China to Zambia, where he attended Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration and discussed cooperation.Sub-event
- Hakainde Hichilema pledged to triple the national economy of Zambia.Sub-event
Zambia is pushing economic reforms and seeking regional trade access to overcome its landlocked status.1 source
- Hakainde Hichilema is seeking re-election in Zambia by promoting an infrastructure development drive.Sub-event
- Hichilema's country inherited sovereign default and subsequently restored an IMF program.Sub-event
Hichilema's leadership in Zambia is credited to pro-industry policies and praised continentally.1 source
Hichilema is guiding Zambia's national development agenda.1 source
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The entities involved
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Hakainde Hichilema
7th President of Zambia
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Zambia
country at the crossroads of Central and Southern Africa
Related events
- Hakainde Hichilema was successfully re-elected as president of Zambia, leading to deepening cooperation with Kenya.
- The presidential election is currently underway in Zambia, involving Hakainde Hichilema.
- Hichilema is the president of Zambia, which is a member of the African Union.
- The United Nations is monitoring political developments within Zambia.
- Hakainde Hichilema won a second term in Zambia, steering the country through economic turnaround, while Brian Mundubile leads the opposition.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- maravipost.com
- cajnewsafrica.com
- namibian.com.na
- usembassy.gov
- channelafrica.co.za
- elpasoinc.com
- theglobeandmail.com
- rfi.fr
- allafrica.com
- maravipost.com
- zimeye.net