Water Security Push: Government says it is investing K5 billion to build and rehabilitate 60 dams in drought-prone areas, targeting five provinces, with nine dams already under construction and support for district water offices to monitor and maintain the projects. Passports Revoked: The Registrar General’s Office has cancelled six passports, including those of opposition figures Emmanuel Mwamba and Binwell Mpundu, citing “security reasons” and ordering the documents handed over. Human Rights and Treason Case: Calls are growing for the release of detained opposition leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu, with a UN human rights expert warning Zambia against criminalising peaceful political dissent. Renewables Deal: South Africa’s Sturdee Energy enters Zambia by acquiring the 200MW Masaiti Wind Project in Mpongwe, aiming for financial close and grid connection via ZESCO lines. Agribusiness Support: Yango Food ends its Farmer’s Month drive in Lusaka with a handover to WEAC beneficiaries, highlighting local farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs. Trade and Food Prices: Zambia’s maize export deal to Kenya is backed by MAZ, which says local stocks are sufficient but urges caution amid El Niño. Business and Culture: Zambian Breweries launches MXD vodka cocktail RTD, while Gemfields reports its latest rough emerald auction from Kagem mine raised $29.6m. Sports: FAZ appoints Chisi Mbewe as U23 coach ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers and the 2028 Olympics.