Anti-Corruption Push: Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe reaffirmed cross-border cooperation to scale integrity and fight corruption during African Anti-Corruption Day in Victoria Falls. Global AI Governance: Indonesia joined 28 countries as a founding member of WAICO, aiming to shape international AI rules and capacity-building under a UN-linked framework. Trade Deals: UAE says it has concluded 37 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs), with 18 already in force, and negotiations ongoing with about 20 more countries including Zambia. Regional Infrastructure: Tanzania and Egypt signed MoUs on transport and electricity/renewables, targeting logistics links that could boost trade for landlocked neighbours including Zambia. Energy & Industry: Zambia’s fuel outlook is in focus as crude tops $90 amid Middle East escalation, while CEC highlights progress toward the 10,000MW renewable target. Politics & Unity: Brian Mundubile renewed attacks on President Hichilema, alleging division, as Hichilema urged Zambians to honour late Dr Guy Scott by rejecting division. Media & Rights: Zambian Civil Liberties groups condemned the arrest and detention of a ZNBC journalist under cyber laws. Business & Finance: CSCS in Nigeria declared its first interim dividend, while Access Bank celebrated 16 Euromoney Awards for excellence. Sports Governance: Maziko Phiri re-elected ZBF president as the federation reports a deficit and revenue drop.