Banking Watch: The Bank of Zambia says non-performing loans are rising among public service workers, warning that off-payroll borrowing, misrepresentation of finances, and weak lender use of Credit Reference Bureau data are driving defaults and threatening financial stability. Defence & Elections: Zambia’s Defence Force has been urged to stay non-partisan and uphold the rule of law as the country heads toward the August 13, 2026 polls, with leaders calling for unity, dialogue and patriotism. Courtroom Politics: Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha asks Zambia’s Constitutional Court to dismiss a petition challenging President Hakainde Hichilema’s eligibility to stand in 2026, arguing the nomination meets constitutional requirements. Volleyball Spotlight: Zimbabwe women staged a comeback to beat Zambia 3-2 in a CAVB Zone VI dress rehearsal, setting up a high-stakes final for Olympic qualification. Combat Sports: Zambia’s Miracle Chipito says she’s mentally ready after face-offs with Heidi Ahmed ahead of a PFL Africa bout in Lagos. Music & Culture: Jackson Wahengo’s journey from exile camps to European stages is highlighted as he blends African tradition with Afropop-folk sounds. Football Talk: Zambia’s Bullets begin a new chapter under coach Wedson Nyirenda with an Airtel Top 8 quarter-final first leg against Ekhaya FC. Showbiz/Global: Trevor Noah weighs in on South Africa’s xenophobia crisis, linking it to “bread-and-butter” pressures and resource scarcity.