Zambia Election Security: Zambia’s electoral authority suspended the presidential vote count after reports of attacks on polling officials and alleged ballot paper theft, with a review promised within 24 hours. STEM Scholarships: Illovo Sugar Malawi disbursed the first K71.3m in scholarships for 31 young women in STEM at MUST, backing the Prof. Address Malata Endowment Fund. AI for Health: A study highlights CerviCARE AI software using visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) to improve cervical cancer screening consistency in low-resource settings. Ocean Minerals Policy: Mauritius, Mozambique and the Republic of the Congo joined a growing African push for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, arguing for decisions guided by science. Agriculture Tech & Trade: Malawi’s maize struggles against cheaper imports from Zambia, with experts urging “smart agriculture” using technology and data. Circular Economy Startup Call: A Southern Africa Circular Innovation Challenge offers R250,000 investment and mentorship for circular economy prototypes ready for testing at V&A Waterfront. Critical Minerals Industrialisation: UN ECA says SADC can turn minerals into development by moving into processing, manufacturing and technology—beyond raw exports. Zambia Tech & AI Cooperation: China’s ambassador attended a China–Zambia AI cooperation seminar, with plans for digital infrastructure, industrial AI and talent development. Mining Environment Watch: A Copperbelt University study links a 2025 tailings dam failure to toxic releases into the Kafue River system, with ongoing community impacts.