Monetary Policy: Bank of Zambia cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 2.5 percentage points to 10.75%, citing easing inflation and a better outlook, with reserves at about US$6.0bn as of July. Fuel Costs: With tax relief ending, ERB raised October pump prices—petrol to K31.46 and diesel to K33.27—blaming higher global prices, kwacha depreciation and restored excise duty. IMF Talks: Government has started discussions with an IMF mission on a successor programme to the Extended Credit Facility, aiming to protect macro stability while pushing investment, exports, diversification and jobs. UAE Deal Push: President Hichilema wrapped up a UAE visit after talks on fuel price stability, faster government services and private-sector investment, with agreements worth about US$2.4bn. Energy Projects: United Capital Fertilizer plans to expand urea output to 600,000 tonnes and add ammonium nitrate capacity; Arc Power says it will build a 10MW solar plant in Chinsali. Digital Inclusion: MTN Zambia launched sign-language interpreter videos at a service centre, to improve access for customers with hearing impairments. Street Trade Pressure: Lusaka City Council cleared vendors from key roads, but ZIA warns informal traders (250,000–350,000) far outnumber market spaces.