Green Industrialisation: UN ECA says Southern Africa must build stronger institutions, skills, innovation and coordinated policy to move from raw-material supply to green, inclusive industrialisation, with Zambia among countries validating climate-action-to-industry recommendations. Sanctions Evasion Tech: A report warns Iranian and Russian “shadow fleets” use fake websites mimicking African maritime registries to generate bogus documents and evade oil sanctions—urging better monitoring and cross-border information sharing. HIV Prevention Shock in Zambia: Ahead of AIDS 2026, new findings link PEPFAR disruption to 1,700 closed HIV service sites globally and 77,000 fewer children on treatment; Zambia’s health officials say prevention funding for PrEP and cabotegravir has vanished even as some treatment and lab support continues. Digital Connectivity Policy: ATU delegates adopted the 2026 Abuja Declaration to cut internet and smartphone costs via technology-neutral regulation, spectrum/fibre access, cybersecurity, and digital literacy—while Zambia’s Kezias Mwale was elected ATU Secretary-General. Irrigation + Ag Tech Push: Government plans to expand irrigation to 500,000 hectares by 2031, pairing it with mechanisation and climate-smart seeds plus scaling the e-voucher system. Postal Modernisation: Zambia is consulting on a new Postal and Courier Services Bill to replace the 2009 law and better regulate e-commerce and digital logistics, including rural access support. Conservation Tech Spotlight: Six cheetahs are reintroduced to Zambia’s Greater Luangwa after 30+ years, aiming to restart a breeding population and support community benefits.