Telecoms to Digital Services: Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science has challenged the telecom sector to move from just connectivity to affordable, practical digital services that reach the last mile, as Zamtel rolled out an upgraded MyZamtel app plus new bundle and USSD options. Zamtel Super App Push: Zamtel unveiled the MyZamtel Super App and Zambia-first services like Create Your Own Bundle and Kongola Malaiti (*115#) to give customers more control over connectivity and digital financial services. MyZamtel Fest Launch: The Zamtel Fest launch framed the upgrades as a test of whether telecoms can deliver real economic value, not just coverage. Local Procurement for Mines: President Hichilema told Gulf investors to fully comply with Zambia’s local procurement rules for copper mines, while Zambia signed UAE agreements worth $2.14bn across healthcare, renewables, logistics and technology. More Investment Talks: Hichilema says negotiations could lift total UAE-linked deals to $3bn+ and includes plans for a Health City near KKIA. Health Lab Quality Drive: CIDRZ and the Ministry of Health launched a national orientation on the QMS Minimum Package to strengthen laboratory quality systems nationwide. Airtel Money IPO Update: Airtel Money set an offer price of £1.96 per share for its planned London IPO, valuing it around $7bn. Accessibility Upgrade: MTN Zambia launched sign language interpreter videos at service centres, with plans to roll out across the network. Tech Fellowship to Zambia: Airtel Africa Foundation expanded its Tech Fellowship to support 50 UNZA and CBU students over five years with tuition, laptops, connectivity and mentorship. Startup Conversation in Zambia: 1xStartup by 1xBet is set to host a live session on turning ideas into businesses with Zambia’s Mzenga Emmanuel Mwale. Regional Trade Signal: Dar es Salaam transit cargo rose 17% in 2025/26, with Zambia and Rwanda among key growth markets—good news for logistics and tech-enabled trade.