Grow Zambia Cabinet: President Hakainde Hichilema is assembling a new “Growth Cabinet” after his August 13 win, aiming to turn stability into faster economic and food security results. Digital payments for farmers: Access Bank Zambia says it has disbursed over K2bn to 113,000+ farmers via its digital platform, cutting turnaround times so payments reach farmers within 24 hours. Wildlife tech for conservation: Conservation groups are using cross-border wildlife censuses combining aerial counts, camera traps and tracking devices to better estimate populations under climate and habitat pressure. AI travel warning: Tourists are being cautioned after AI travel advice led to visa mistakes at the Zimbabwe border, showing how chatbot confidence can be costly. Mobility safety tech: Yango Ride reports a 31% global drop in grave traffic violations and cites privacy-protecting call tech, anti-fraud systems and 24/7 support for safer rides, including Zambia. Smart government systems: Zambia’s Cabinet Secretary orders all public institutions to adopt and use the Smart Office Platform, with progress reporting due end of October. Zambia–US trade finance: The US EXIM Bank re-opens short-term credit and insurance for Zambia’s private sector, alongside AGOA extension through 2028. El Niño pressure (region): Malawi says it needs K488.5bn for El Niño preparedness but has only mobilised K163.7bn, leaving a K324.8bn gap. Health tech training: Mpilo Central Hospital in Zimbabwe introduces complex knee and hip surgeries after training local orthopaedic surgeons with visiting experts. Cybersecurity push: A Global Cybersecurity Initiative is launched to connect businesses and governments across several African countries, including Zambia, to tackle rising cyber threats.