Zambia’s Second-Term Tech & Governance Moment: President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term in Lusaka amid reports of a chaotic August 13 election, with observers citing irregularities like vote-tally interference, arrests of opposition lawmakers, military presence at polling stations, and court shutdowns—raising concerns about how future leaders may entrench power. Digital Public Infrastructure Exposure: An African Union-backed delegation including Zambia visited India’s Karnataka to learn how Digital Public Infrastructure can strengthen governance and public services, with UNDP support. Cybersecurity Certification: Zambia-linked regional tech news highlights Cybernovr’s ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management, reinforcing cyber resilience and governance. Health Tech for TB: CIDRZ handed over TB diagnostic and lab equipment to Zambia’s Ministry of Health on the Copperbelt, including refurbished facilities and a refrigerated centrifuge, to boost TB diagnosis and treatment capacity. Connectivity Growth in the Region: Starlink’s satellite internet continues expanding across southern Africa; Zimbabwe’s VSAT subscriptions surged, signalling rapid broadband shifts. Energy Transition Signal: China’s solar capacity overtook coal-fired power for the first time, with PV now a major share of new capacity—an important global tech trend for Zambia’s power planning.