Zambia faces a pivotal moment ahead of the August 13 elections, with improving energy security—marked by ZESCO’s resumption of power exports—and a crucial health tax reform poised to boost public health funding by up to ZMK3.2 billion annually. The political landscape is charged, as the UPND calls for strict enforcement against electoral violence, President Hichilema frames the vote as a defense of key social programs, and the ECZ’s credibility hinges on ensuring a fair and peaceful contest, all while the Copper Princesses edge closer to a historic third consecutive World Cup appearance.