Roads & Jobs: Zambia’s road push gets fresh momentum as Lusaka City Council reports steady progress on the Twin Palm Road dual carriageway, with widening and drainage works aimed at easing congestion and improving movement of goods and people. Power & Energy Access: Government has signed contracts for a nationwide 2MW solar power initiative under the Presidential Constituency Energy Initiative, targeting electricity generation growth and local employment across all 156 constituencies. Water Billing Reform: ZINWA has started rolling out prepaid water meters in growth points and towns, beginning with Nyika Growth Point in Bikita, after earlier success in Gutu—aimed at tackling billing disputes and giving consumers more control. Agriculture Finance: Farmers are anxious after the FRA delayed announcing the 2026 maize floor price, while opposition candidate Brian Mundubile says his government would invest in maize drying facilities to prevent payment delays linked to high moisture. Mining & Capital Markets: ZCCM-IH appoints UK-based advisers to support listing optimisation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange, while Shuka Minerals reports progress with its eighth drill hole at the Kabwe zinc mine. Digital Infrastructure: Powertel and Paratus launch a cross-border fibre optic corridor linking Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and South Africa, boosting regional connectivity for business. Regional Trade Integration: Zimbabwe and Zambia intensify AfCFTA trade facilitation through Lake Kariba boundary demarcation efforts, aimed at reducing transaction confusion for communities and businesses. Policy & Governance: ECZ says excess ballot papers will be fully accounted for at polling stations, as stakeholders continue monitoring ballot production in Dubai.