J.P. Morgan Frontier Bonds: Zambia has been included in J.P. Morgan’s new GBI-EM Edge local-currency government bond index, covering about US$330bn across 26 frontier markets, a move that could pull in more international institutional investors and boost liquidity for Zambian paper. Telecom Regulation: ZICTA has cancelled B-Line Telecoms’ Z-Mobile network and service licences for persistent regulatory, operational and financial breaches, and says it will manage refunds for eligible customer liabilities. Finance & Policy Continuity: President Hichilema chaired his first Cabinet meeting of the renewed mandate under the “Grow Zambia Agenda,” pushing ministers to shift from planning to execution on jobs, Treasury revenue and business opportunities. Energy Risk Warning: DPP leader Antonio Mwanza urged government to prepare for a possible power crisis, warning Zambia’s hydropower-heavy system is vulnerable to drought and El Niño impacts. Health Governance: Newly appointed Health Minister Prof. Roma Chilengi warned that theft of medicines will face “no bail” consequences and stronger accountability. Mining & Capital Markets: Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals reported new silver/copper/zinc drill results at Mushima North, including its best silver-copper intersection to date. Global Trade & Infrastructure: The US-backed Lobito Corridor is set to double cargo volumes to 800,000 tons in 2027 as critical-minerals demand drives rail expansion.