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Clean Energy Deals: France and African leaders in Nairobi unveiled $11bn+ in renewable energy commitments, including a Kenya Airways–Rubis Energy plan for Africa’s first sustainable aviation fuel facility in Kenya. Summit Momentum: The Africa CEO Forum in Kigali is being framed as “Scale or Fail,” pushing the idea that Africa must control more of the value from capital, tech and supply chains. Zambia’s Macro: The Bank of Zambia cut its policy rate to 13.25% as inflation stays within target, citing a steadier kwacha and a better maize outlook despite Iran-war risks. Energy & Industry: Zambia’s mining and power story keeps moving—new uranium drilling results expand Atomic Eagle’s Chisebuka high-grade zone, while Eskom and Energy Vault sign a gravity storage framework that could extend across SADC, including Zambia. Elections & Security: China handed Zambia 80 vehicles to strengthen election-period security operations. Governance & Rights: RightsCon’s cancellation in Zambia is still drawing international backlash over alleged external pressure. Local Business: Lusaka spare parts traders warn foreign retail competition is squeezing local operators.

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