Anti-Corruption Crackdown: The ACC arrested a senior Ministry of Community Development and Social Services officer and a ZANIS editor over alleged possession and concealment of properties worth over K5.6m suspected to be proceeds of crime. Church vs State: Movement for Economic Emancipation president Given Chansa urged the State to drop the Archbishop Alick Banda case, saying prosecution may not serve the public interest, as regional Catholic bishops back Banda and call for a fair, transparent process. Cybercrime Push: China is deepening law-enforcement cooperation with African governments, launching an alliance targeting cross-border telecoms and cyber fraud. Food Security Warning: Malawi faces worsening food insecurity as El Niño threatens rainfall, with households struggling more from low incomes than lack of food. Lusaka Street Trade Clampdown: Lusaka City Council and police removed street vendors from undesignated areas, with volunteers cleaning the CBD after enforcement actions. Grow Zambia Agenda in Focus: Government challenged Zamtel to turn connectivity into digital services with economic value, while President Hichilema urged Parliament to enact laws supporting the Grow Zambia Agenda and job creation. Investment Pipeline: Zambia targets over US$5bn in deals at Invest-Zambia International Conference in December, as it seeks to convert investor interest into signed projects. Fuel and Cost Pressure: ERB announced fuel price increases, with commentary pointing to the end of earlier tax relief and broader global price and exchange-rate pressures.