Air Connectivity: Emirates and South African Airways have expanded their codeshare, adding nine new routes and moving to a reciprocal arrangement that will deepen access into South Africa and neighbouring markets including Lusaka and other regional cities. Zambia-UK Business Links: Government says it will accelerate collaboration between UNZA and Oxford University to boost Zambia’s marketing, business engagement, research and investment pipeline. Digital Economy & Payments: UNDP is pushing blockchain from pilots to wider deployment as part of digital public infrastructure, with governance and trust framed as the main hurdles. Justice & Tech Use: Zambia’s Supreme Court judge Abha Nayar Patel says courtroom technology must first improve fairness and access, warning that innovation can otherwise just digitise inequality. Cybersecurity: Interpol reports AI is powering more than half of Africa’s reported cybercrimes, raising pressure on law enforcement readiness and cybercrime laws. Health Workforce: The Civil Service Commission has started recruiting volunteer health workers, beginning with validation in three provinces before rolling out nationwide. Inclusive Governance: CSOs sign an MoU to strengthen community participation and economic partnerships along the Lobito Corridor through the Corridor Voices initiative. Agriculture Ambition: Former ZAMPOST boss McPherson Chanda urges Zambia to target 9 million tonnes of maize annually, arguing yields can rise with soil testing and better farming inputs. Food System Focus: Farmers’ Day coverage stresses that stronger food security depends on the whole value chain, not farmers alone. Mining & Copper Outlook: A business feature highlights Zambia’s copper recovery momentum and the push toward higher annual output as investment returns.