Zambia is advancing grassroots development through the Constituency Development Fund, with notable successes in youth training, infrastructure, and education across Isoka, Lundazi, and Matero—so much so that Uganda is now studying Zambia’s model. However, critical challenges remain, as tobacco tax exemptions cost the economy K2.8 billion annually, and the Electoral Commission’s preparations for the 2026 elections, including overseas ballot printing and campaign regulations, are under close scrutiny.