Border & Trade: Zambia and Zimbabwe’s newly commissioned Kasambabezi Border Post in Binga is set to get a dedicated large vehicle ferry to move passengers and cars across the Zambezi, aiming to cut unsafe crossings and boost trade and tourism. Manufacturing & Investment: The Zambia Development Agency’s 2021–June 2026 figures show manufacturing attracted US$7.33bn of actualised investments (38.5%), creating 46,759 jobs and supporting steady sector growth. Telecoms & Enterprise Connectivity: Paratus appoints Neill Nortje as Zambia Country Manager, focusing on expanding network capacity, cloud and data-centre services, and improving local internet peering for businesses. HIV & Health Systems: Zambia’s Ministry of Health says funding shocks led to a “basic minimum package” for HIV services, shaping what can be delivered sustainably—an approach now being adopted across other countries. Agribusiness: Solidaridad Southern Africa joins the International Fertiliser Association to strengthen soil health and fertiliser stewardship partnerships for smallholder farmers. Elections & Economy: With Aug. 13 polls ahead, voters are weighing economic recovery against power-import costs and campaign promises, while Hichilema rallies Central Province and urges support for UPND. Youth & Democracy: An African Youth Survey finds young Africans still back democracy, but want an African model tied to jobs, youth representation, accountability and stability. Climate & Health: A study says climate change is shifting malaria risk—reducing it in today’s hottest hotspots while increasing it in parts of southern and East Africa.