Zambia–US Health Deal: Zambia says it will sign a revised US$1.5bn health agreement this Thursday after dropping contentious specimen-sharing and patient data clauses; the total package is US$3.6bn over five years, with Health Minister Roma Chilengi insisting the MoU never included critical minerals conditions. Lusaka City Cleanup: Lusaka City Council moves to phase two of Operation Clear Path, targeting CBD decongestion and relocating buses from undesignated spots, after impounding about 40 buses and arresting two people. Lobito Corridor Push: President Hakainde Hichilema calls for tighter coordination among Zambia, Angola and DRC and stronger private-sector partnerships to turn Lobito Corridor commitments into projects. Fuel Smuggling Fallout: Police arrest 19 Malawians in two busts for allegedly smuggling over 5,400 litres of petrol into Malawi amid the country’s crippling fuel crisis. Digital Payments Competition: Airtel Money plans a virtual card in Kenya to enable international online payments from mobile wallets, challenging M-Pesa GlobalPay. Business & Industry: Multotec Zambia opens a new Chingola facility as its Central Africa regional head office, boosting local manufacturing and refurbishment support. Macroeconomic Outlook: The World Bank upgrades Sub-Saharan Africa growth to 4.3% for 2026, citing resilience and reforms, including improved forecasts for Zambia.