
From Showgrounds to East Park Mall: Analyst Tracks Lusaka’s Sunday Economy
The Zambian Economist Analyst tracked visible economic activity from the 2026 Agricultural Show to East Park Mall, where parking areas were heavily occupied on Sunday.
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The Zambian Economist Analyst tracked visible economic activity from the 2026 Agricultural Show to East Park Mall, where parking areas were heavily occupied on Sunday.

Heavy foot traffic, family groups and active brand stands are defining Sunday at the Lusaka Showgrounds as the 98th Agricultural and Commercial Show heads into its final day.

NGOCC says Zambia’s restored radiotherapy unit will improve cancer care for women, reduce costly foreign referrals and treat up to 60 patients daily.

Fair and sustainable public-sector remuneration can strengthen the institutions, fiscal credibility and services on which trade and investment depend.

Two suspected criminals have been shot dead after police say four armed men tried to free a detainee from SOS Police Post in Matero.

The Office of the Auditor General is helping showgoers understand its mandate and access published audit reports at Zambia’s 98th Agricultural and Commercial Show.

Franklin Tembo Jr and Innocent Kalaluka will meet viewers at the ZNBC stand at the Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show today, 2 August 2026.

The Zambia Air Force has held an intercessory prayer service in Lusaka, calling for peace, unity and credible elections ahead of Zambia’s 2026 vote.