BoZ & ACC Bonds: The Bank of Zambia will auction K3.14m government bonds on behalf of the Anti-Corruption Commission on June 19, with bids accepted via the BoZ Investor Portal or commercial banks. Public Finance & Debt: Zambia’s debt service fell by $90.9m in 2025, while the country also secured a large participation rate in a second Eurobond buyback—signals of continued debt management momentum. Digital Government: MLGRD and SMART Zambia are testing the revised Cash for Work Management Information System in Zambezi ahead of a nationwide rollout aimed at faster, more transparent beneficiary payments. Energy & Industry: Experts at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town stressed that renewables alone won’t industrialise Africa without grid resilience, storage and bankable power project financing. Mining & Commodities: Shuka Minerals completed a fourth diamond drill hole at Kabwe, reporting zinc grades to be verified in lab tests; analysts also say copper’s strategic value is strengthening African producers’ leverage. Markets & FX: Traders expect the Ugandan and Kenyan shillings to firm, while Zambia’s kwacha may face pressure as demand for dollars rises. UNZA Exams Disruption: UNZA delayed mid-year exams due to water and sewer rehabilitation, leaving students stranded after travel. Business & Investment: Huaxin Cement’s planned $2.4bn buyout of CSN’s Brazilian cement division faces resistance from Holcim, while Zambia-linked industrial activity continues to draw regional and global capital.