Debt Relief for Industry: Zambia’s annual external debt-service is projected to drop to about US$900m from 2026, down from an estimated US$2.6bn without restructuring—freeing fiscal space as external debt costs fall from roughly K70 to K15 per K100 of domestic revenue, with inflation easing to 6.2% and reserves rising to US$6.5bn by June 2026. Food Security Push: The Zambia National Service (ZNS) cut Eagles breakfast mealie meal to K185 (from K250) and roller to K145 (from higher prior levels), with sales through ZNS milling plants in Chongwe, Monze and Mpika to support affordability. Local Manufacturing Boost: ZAFFICO has started work on Zambia’s first particle board factory (about US$25m), aiming to reduce import costs for furniture and construction while creating jobs and adding value to timber resources. Cybersecurity Warning: Government says cybersecurity is now an economic and security issue as digital transformation expands connectivity; police recorded 874 cyber-related cases in the first half of 2025. Energy Transition Skills Gap: An Africa energy transition debate in Accra highlights a missing “people” line item—more investment is needed in local teams to design, operate and maintain power systems, not just import hardware.