Roads & Transport: Government says only two detours remain on the first 100km of the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road upgrade after opening another 9.2km rehabilitated stretch, bringing the traffic-opened portion to 68km under ERRP2. Energy & Cost of Living: Zambia extended fuel excise duty suspension for 90 days and kept VAT zero-rating on petrol and diesel to Sept 30 to cushion consumers from Middle East-driven oil price pressures. Digital Government: Eight local authorities (Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe, Solwezi, Chingola, Kalulushi, Kalumbila and Chilanga) have been onboarded to the e-Council platform via ZamPortal for online applications and electronic payments for permits, rates and fees. Public Finance: Government released K450 million to clear UNZA and CBU retirees’ pension and gratuity arrears. Business & Markets: Citi says investor appetite is returning to Zambia after default, with renewed focus on mining, energy and agriculture. Elections & Administration: ECZ reports 3.7 million presidential ballot papers printed so far (about 41% of 9.1m target) as campaigns intensify. Fuel Supply Glitch: Livingstone faced fuel shortages with some stations running dry, causing long queues and disrupted transport. Macroeconomy Debate: A German think tank rates Zambia’s economy below average, while economist Lubinda Haabazoka links a stronger kwacha to improved fundamentals and reserves. Education & Skills: MBRGI and The Digital School plan to expand digital learning to 500,000+ people across six African countries including Zambia.