AI Governance: China launched the Shanghai-based World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) with 29 founding nations, including Zambia, aiming to shape global AI standards and offer training slots and AI cooperation centres across regions. Zambia in Regional Tech Policy: COMESA kicked off consultations to harmonise an AI strategy and regulatory framework across 21 member states, with Zambia joining after Kenya. Health Tech & Vaccines: Gates Medical Research Institute and Serum Institute of India signed to manufacture the TB vaccine candidate M72/AS01E, in Phase 3 trials across South Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Indonesia. Energy & Infrastructure: Zambia signed contracts for a 312MW constituency solar programme, with projects tied to ZESCO grid injection and job creation. Digital Tax Modernisation: Liberia’s revenue authority benchmarked Zambia’s TaxOnline and Smart Invoice systems ahead of VAT rollout in 2027. Regional Rail Skills: TAZARA revitalisation advanced with groundbreaking of a training centre and operations control centre in Dar es Salaam, building railway expertise for trade and industrial growth. Agritech for Farmers: FAO launched CropSuit, a free web app that matches crops to local soil and climate conditions to boost yields and resilience. Youth Health: CIDRZ supported Zambia’s Lusaka Provincial Adolescent Health Indaba, focusing on prevention and ending epidemics through youth-led action. Media Streaming: eMedia expanded into FAST streaming with Openview Stream, launching in Zambia among other markets.