Politics & Growth Agenda: Chipangali independent MP Vincent Mwale says he will work with President Hakainde Hichilema and back the government’s growth push, arguing Zambia needs leaders who prioritise development over party politics. Sports & Workplace Wellness: Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa urged employers to allow staff to take part in workplace sports festivals, saying they boost health and wellness. Telecoms Pricing: Starlink-linked competition is credited for cheaper mobile data, with a 1GB bundle in Lesotho falling to M32.75 in September 2026 from M42.00 in 2023. Law & Order: Mafinga South MP Faith Munthali has been arrested and charged with being armed in public and conspiracy to commit a felony; trial is set for September 17. Cross-border Crime & Travel Controls: Zambia cancelled passports of six associates of Zimbabwe’s Hopewell Chin’ono fraud gang, citing national security, while Amnesty says the move targets dissenters. Food Security & Climate Risk: Government warns 1.2 million people face severe food shortages from October to March 2027 as El Niño odds rise above 90%. Regional Trade & Agriculture: Kenya signed a deal to import 540,000 tonnes of non-GMO maize from Zambia in six batches as production hits a seven-year low. Energy & Mining: Hichilema urged Vedanta to speed up power generation for Konkola Copper Mines, while Tanzania’s Tanesco signed a Sh198.67bn transmission project to end shortages in Songwe and Mbeya. Business & Investment: Africa GreenCo secured an additional US$11.5m to expand its renewable energy trading platform across SAPP markets.