Leadership & Jobs: Champion Breweries has appointed Malolan Sampath as its new Managing Director/CEO, tasking him with driving the brewer’s next phase of growth and transformation. Digital Payments for Agriculture: Access Bank Zambia says it has disbursed over K2bn to more than 113,000 farmers via its digital platform, with payments reaching farmers within 24 hours to support the 2026 crop marketing season. Electricity Supply: Government and investors are adding more power to Zambia’s grid, with installed generation rising from about 3,100MW in 2021 to 4,576MW in 2026, and solar capacity climbing to about 841MW. Regional Trade & Finance: The US Export-Import Bank has reopened short-term credit and insurance for Zambia’s private sector, while AGOA access is extended through 2028—signals aimed at boosting trade and investment. Transport Safety: Yango Ride reports a 38% drop in reckless driving incidents in Africa and a 49% reduction in Zambia, linking improvements to updated safety and anti-fraud systems. Food Systems & Exports: Zambia’s horticulture sector is urged to scale up rose flower and blueberry production to lift export earnings, alongside calls for more cold-room facilities to meet regional and export standards. Governance & Economy: Commentary continues around President Hakainde Hichilema’s “Grow Zambia” agenda and the expected new Cabinet to triple the economy. Courts & Elections: Post-election disputes are moving into court, with 67 parliamentary petitions filed after the deadline for challenges passed.