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Cross-Border Trade Tensions: Reports claim South African authorities or individuals confronted Southgate Transport, a Zambian-owned logistics firm in Johannesburg, demanding it leave South Africa; the claims are unverified and authorities have yet to comment, raising concerns about the safety of legally operating businesses. Food Security & Prices: Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency set maize buying at K347 per 50kg (and paddy rice at K300 per 40kg), with satellite depots opening July 29 and plans to buy at least 500,000 tonnes of maize. Mining Regulation: Government launched guidelines for mine closure plans, stressing predictable, enforceable requirements to protect the environment and boost investor confidence. Elections Logistics: The ECZ says ballot paper printing is complete (about 35 million), with first consignments expected to arrive in Zambia on Sunday, July 26 from Dubai, followed by stakeholder verification from July 27. Digital Connectivity Policy: African states adopted the 2026 Abuja Declaration to cut internet and smartphone costs through technology-neutral regulation, better spectrum/fibre access, and stronger consumer protection and cybersecurity. Conservation & Tourism: Six cheetahs were reintroduced from South Africa to Zambia’s Greater Luangwa ecosystem after more than 30 years. Media Rights: Amnesty International demanded the release of detained ZNBC journalist MacPherson Mukuka, saying charges under the Cyber Crimes Act could chill investigative journalism ahead of the August 13 polls.

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