Regional Diplomacy: AUDA-NEPAD and leaders from Seychelles and Zimbabwe continue congratulating President Hakainde Hichilema on re-election, signalling strong regional backing for continuity in Zambia’s development agenda. Gold Sector Reform: Government says it will introduce a single-buyer model for gold, with the Bank of Zambia remaining the sole authorised buyer as licensing and regulation tighten. Capital Markets & Growth: LuSE and ZDA sign an MoU to improve access to long-term capital, encouraging more SMEs to consider listing and use the Zambia Investment Deal Room to reach funding. Trade Facilitation: ZRA signs for advanced X-ray cargo scanning at Livingstone Border Post to boost security and speed up goods movement. Governance & Courts: State House denies Hichilema ordered courts closed, while courts remain shut amid security concerns and election-petition procedural disputes. Cyber Security: DEC reports 79 cybercrime suspects targeted to attack government systems, including ECZ, after a Lusaka operation uncovered a clandestine digital lab. Lobito Corridor: DR Congo formalises its commitment to the Lobito Corridor with a contract signing, aiming to boost trade flows and tackle environmental crimes. Tech & Finance: MTN weighs banking licences in markets where Mobile Money has scale, as it pushes deeper into lending and deposits. Business Climate Signal: LuSE says new listings could raise up to $1bn, pointing to renewed investor confidence post-election.