TB Response Boost: CIDRZ donated K5.47m worth of equipment to Zambia’s Ministry of Health, including 200 computers, eight spirometers and five oxygen concentrators, to strengthen diagnosis and expand post-TB lung disease services. Food Security & Trade: Zambia and Kenya sealed a deal for up to 540,000 metric tonnes of maize, delivered in six batches, as governments push to stabilise unga prices and expand regional grain trade. Climate Risk: Experts warn Zambia to start early preparations for a projected “super El Niño”, with possible drought and wider impacts on livelihoods, water and food security. Digital Economy: Zambia is rolling out national digital ID infrastructure, with Altron Security contracted to support the system—aimed at securing digital transactions. Business & Jobs: EU and EIB’s Boost Africa initiative will invest €108m to back African entrepreneurs, leveraging €400m more and targeting up to 15,000 jobs. Markets & Prices: Millers credit steady maize supply for falling mealie-meal prices, while urging continued planning for El Niño effects. Governance & Democracy: Analysts and opposition voices raise alarm after treason charges resurfaced against a political challenger, calling it a dangerous precedent for Zambia’s democratic resilience. Regional Politics: Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa reignited debate over Victoria Falls ownership, a claim that could strain tourism diplomacy with Lusaka. Transport Safety: A 75-seater bus overturned on the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls road, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns.