Census Tech Upgrade: ZamStats has handed 15,000 tablets used in the 2022 census to government ministries to boost electronic data collection and sharing. Food Security Alarm: Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says about 1.2 million people face acute food shortages from October to March due to El Niño, with drought expected in 93 districts. Urban Traders Crackdown Pushback: Lusaka mayor-elect Chitambala Mwewa says it’s “impossible” to run a functional city with street vending and insists relocation must be phased, not rushed. Rule of Law Under Scrutiny: Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha warns of a worrying trend of ignoring the rule of law, while courts and police actions continue to draw criticism. Sedition and Treason Cases: Police have charged Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu with additional seditious practices, as they remain detained at Mukobeko. Passports Cancelled: Amnesty International condemns Zambia’s cancellation of passports for six prominent critics, saying it targets dissent and violates freedom of movement. Victoria Falls Ownership Row: Zambia’s tourism officials fired back at Zimbabwe over claims that the Falls belong exclusively to Zimbabwe, citing measurements and Zambia-controlled attractions. Defamation Conviction: A Lusaka court convicted vlogger Joseph Chishimba over a false social media claim involving Chipo Mwanawasa. Energy Investment: Africa GreenCo secured an extra US$11.5m to expand renewable power trading across southern Africa.