Digital Health & Tech Partnerships: Abu Dhabi’s M42 signs a 10-year Botswana health deal covering digital health transformation, national genomics, precision medicine and local capability building. AI for Students: Google expands free Google AI Plus to students in 27 African countries (including Zambia), offering Gemini tools plus shared cloud storage for a year. Zambia’s Smart Cities: Sinazongwe Town Council goes digital with Smart Zambia, getting high-speed internet, advanced communications and ICT equipment to improve service delivery. Education Quality Watch: Ghana’s GTEC warns the public about 100 unrecognised universities (including some with Zambia links), urging due diligence before enrolling or relying on certificates. People-to-People Tech Diplomacy: Hundreds of drones light up Lusaka during China–Zambia people-to-people exchanges, showcasing landmarks and tourism. Gender & Skills: New Zambia-linked research suggests negotiation training for young women can boost education and long-term economic outcomes. Governance & Accountability: Transparency International Zambia flags 32 constituencies after procedural irregularities in the 2026 elections, calling for transparent result reviews. Energy & Power Planning: USTDA seeks partnerships to modernize Southern Africa power infrastructure, with Zambia among the delegation countries.