Medium-Term Revenue Push: Government will launch public consultations on the 2027–2031 Medium-Term Revenue Strategy in Lusaka on 3 September, aiming to boost domestic resource mobilisation, improve tax compliance and plug revenue leakages using digitalisation and data-led risk checks. Trade Snapshot: ZamStats reports Zambia’s total trade rose to K55.2bn in July 2026, with non-traditional exports up to K9.9bn and a trade surplus of K4.1bn. Cybersecurity Focus: Micronics says growing digitalisation is widening cyber risk, as government and partners stress the need to build cybersecurity expertise for connected enterprise and critical systems. Copper Output Drive: Konkola Copper Mines targets 300,000 tonnes of copper annually within three years, citing rising output after Vedanta’s operational resumption. Maize Exports Plan: FRA says it will export only surplus maize after talks with Kenya on about 10.8 million 90kg bags, while government insists on protecting local food availability. Tourism Sales Angle: Safari Guru urges advisors to sell Africa’s “green season” (rainy months) as a premium experience, not a bargain alternative. Political Tensions Spill Into Courts and Prisons: Opposition leader Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu face treason charges, with reports of transfers to Mukobeko Maximum Prison amid election fallout. Zambia–China Tech Diplomacy: Lusaka hosted a drone light show celebrating China–Zambia people-to-people exchanges, highlighting landmarks and tourism storytelling.