IMF Timing: Kenya is unlikely to sign a new IMF deal before the August 2027 elections, with the fund expected to wait out election cycles to protect policy continuity. Zambia Politics & Governance: A Western Province pressure group, Project 2090, plans to petition Parliament to remove the presidential two-term limit, arguing consistency with other proposed term-limit changes. Grow Zambia Agenda Push: President Hakainde Hichilema urged unity, discipline and hard work as the Grow Zambia Agenda rolls out, linking it to power generation and beef export targets. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: The ACC arrested a Ministry of Community Development officer and a ZANIS news editor over alleged possession and concealment of properties worth over K5.6m. Lusaka Street Trade & Health: Lusaka City Council enforcement to clear street vending is underway amid cholera concerns, with vendors and livelihoods at the centre of the political fight. Maize Marketing Row: UPND disowns George Mtonga’s comments on maize marketing, insisting FRA will provide official updates and farmers should rely on government channels. Investment Pipeline: Zambia targets over US$5bn in deals at the Invest-Zambia International Conference in December, aiming to turn investor interest into signed projects and jobs.