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Africa-Forward Summit Push: President Hichilema used the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to urge investors to back Zambia’s reforms, spotlighting energy, youth skills and cheaper financing as ODA declines. France Investment Pivot: Macron wrapped up the summit by unveiling €23bn (about $27bn) for Africa across energy, AI and agriculture, while Kenya’s Ruto stressed “sovereign equality” over dependency. Mining Oversight Boost: Zambia deployed five new vehicles to regional offices to tighten artisanal and small-scale mining inspections and speed up formalisation. Roads for Trade: Government launched construction of the $383m Mpongwe Road project, with local subcontracting and jobs promised. Local Business Pressure: Lusaka CBD spare-part traders raised alarms over foreign retail competition and asked for stronger checks on licences and tax compliance. RightsCon Cancelled: Global rights groups condemned Zambia’s abrupt cancellation of RightsCon 2026, citing external pressure tied to Taiwanese participation. Politics Watch: UPND-linked Obvious Mwaliteta says 2026 could be among Zambia’s most one-sided presidential races. Energy & Power: Parliament adjourned sine die ahead of dissolution, while Zambia’s clean power push continues with major solar developments.

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