Group 1 - The main stock index of Zambia, the second-largest copper producer in Africa, surged by 14.3% in August, leading global markets [1] - The Lusaka Stock Exchange Composite Index has increased nearly 56% in local currency and 84% in USD terms this year, ranking among the top globally [1] - The primary driver of the stock market's performance is Copperbelt Energy, a company supplying electricity to Zambian mines, which has soared over 75% this year, becoming the first Zambian listed company with a market capitalization exceeding $1 billion [1] Group 2 - Zambia's copper production is projected to increase by 18% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, reaching 439,644 tons, with a government target of achieving a record 1 million tons by 2025 [1] - The London Metal Exchange (LME) copper price remains high at approximately $9,818 per ton [1]