School Feeding Boost: Zambia signed a four-year partnership with Kenya’s Food4Education to scale the national school feeding programme from 4.6 million learners in 8,193 schools to 5.6 million by end-2026, with technical support across policy, operations, data, budgeting and infrastructure. Road Safety for Learners: Yango Zambia and the Zambia Road Safety Trust expanded the “Safer Journeys to School” initiative in Lusaka from a 2025 pilot to 15 additional schools in 2026, reaching 24,000+ children with zebra crossings, speed humps and school zone signage. Election Logistics: The Electoral Commission of Zambia began printing ballot papers in Dubai for the 13 August 2026 General Election, starting with presidential ballots, with stakeholders touring Al Ghurair Printing to verify quality. Copper Outlook: President Hakainde Hichilema said Zambia is on track for about one million tonnes of copper this year, targeting over US$14bn in revenue and pushing wider growth goals. Forex Reserves Debate: Tonse Pamodzi leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu responded to Hichilema’s “boys” remarks and renewed the argument that reserves should not come at the expense of household hardships. Mining & Jobs: Murray & Roberts completed the R1.27bn sale of its core mining services businesses, securing about 2,600 jobs as part of its business rescue plan. Agribusiness Results: Zambeef reported a 108% jump in first-half profit in kwacha terms, citing improved margins, easing inflation and more reliable electricity.