Zambia Elections Update: Vote counting resumed after a suspension linked to attacks on polling staff and theft of marked ballots, with early results showing President Hakainde Hichilema leading Brian Mundubile as ECZ finalises verification; AU-COMESA observers urged stakeholders to avoid inflammatory acts while SADC election monitors warned the credibility of the process could be undermined by delays. Presidential Race Numbers: In 49 of 226 constituencies, Hichilema leads with 438,708 votes to Mundubile’s 351,281, with turnout around 55%. Opinion Polls & Economy: A new analysis says Zambian voters’ views on the economy worsened since the last election, with undecided voters still holding a large share—making the contest highly sensitive to economic perceptions. Green Jobs & Environment: Zambia, Japan and the ILO launched a Sustainable E-Waste Management for Youth Employment project in Central Province to create green jobs and support circular enterprise. Aviation Business: Zambia Airways appointed Ethiopian executive Aman Wole as CEO, aiming to strengthen routes, partnerships and financial sustainability. Regional Trade & Currency: Coverage highlights Africa’s growing push to use the yuan more widely, including Zambia’s collection of taxes and royalties from Chinese mining firms in yuan. Public Health/Infrastructure: Japan-funded e-waste and Zambia’s election-linked stability remain in focus as the country prepares for final results.