Zambia Mining & Policy Update: Zambia’s nationwide high-resolution geophysical survey is 93.6% complete and is set to finish in December, aiming to give investors a clearer picture of the country’s mineral potential, alongside reforms like the Minerals Regulation Commission and a Mining Appeals Tribunal to speed up disputes. Regulation & Telecoms: ZICTA has cancelled Zed Mobile (Beeline Telecoms) network and service licences for persistent regulatory, operational and financial breaches, with refunds and customer support expected during the wind-down. Energy & Solar Investment: EnerSynk Group signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with ZESCO for a 500MW utility-scale solar project in the Copperbelt, planned in phases to feed Zambia’s national grid. Governance & Mining Tensions: The Chinese Embassy in Zambia rejected claims from a Transparency International Zambia report on governance risks in Chinese mining, citing taxes paid, jobs created and local procurement. Tech & Connectivity: Airtel Africa launched Starlink Mobile in the DRC, enabling compatible smartphones to use satellite connectivity without buying a dish. Health & Safety: A World Patient Safety Day piece highlights gaps in safe paediatric anaesthesia and the need to strengthen child surgical care systems. Wildlife Research: New research tracks African wild dogs dispersing over 4,000km across Zambia and neighbouring countries, underscoring how connected landscapes help endangered populations survive.