Grow Zambia Push: President Hakainde Hichilema urged chiefs and local leaders to turn the Grow Zambia agenda into a production drive, calling for more output in agriculture, mining, tourism and energy, while warning households to keep enough maize ahead of El Niño drought fears. Electricity Outlook: The World Bank says Zambia is emerging from its electricity crisis and could become a regional power-trading hub, citing new solar projects, transmission investment and a push toward 10,000MW by 2030. Energy for Industry: ZESCO and EnerSynk signed a 25-year PPA for a 500MW Copperbelt solar project, with early commercial operation targeted within 16 months, alongside a constituency solar rollout. Maize Marketing Debate: Opposition and government messaging clashed over maize marketing and the 10-million-tonne target, with UPND disowning George Mtonga’s comments and pointing farmers to the Food Reserve Agency for official updates. Telecom Consumer Focus: MTN Zambia appointed Joshua Sichinga as Chief Consumer Officer, effective 1 October 2026, as the operator continues customer-experience reforms. Commercial Transport Upgrade: Imperial Motors Zambia launched UD Trucks in Zambia, bringing Quester, Croner and Kuzer models aimed at improved uptime and lower total cost of ownership. Industry Productivity Warning: Government said over 70% of industries are unproductive, putting Zambia’s industrial productivity at 26.3%, and stressing the need for the right skills and mindset to meet Grow Zambia goals. Court Watch: In Ndola Central election petition proceedings, petitioner Frank Tayali’s witness, ECZ presiding officer Carol Namushi, faced cross-examination over conflicting accounts of a polling-station disturbance and ballot handling.