World Bank Update: Zambia is among Sub-Saharan Africa countries with upgraded growth prospects, with the World Bank lifting the region’s 2026 forecast to 4.3% (from 4.1%), citing stronger domestic demand, resilience, and investment in digital technologies—while warning growth still won’t be enough to cut extreme poverty or create jobs without reliable electricity, affordable internet, digital skills, and quality data. US-Zambia Health Deal: Zambia is set to sign a $1.5bn, five-year US health agreement after resolving US data-access concerns; the revised MoU limits data-sharing to what’s needed for monitoring and evaluation and removes a clause requiring specimen submission on request. Zamtel Digital Push: Zamtel unveiled the MyZamtel Super App plus two “Zambia-first” innovations—Create Your Own Bundle and Kongola Malaiti via *115#—aimed at giving customers more control over connectivity and digital financial services. AirQo Earthshot Finalist: Makerere’s AirQo, using low-cost air monitors and AI, was named a 2026 Earthshot Prize finalist for tackling air pollution with better local data for cities. Cybercrime Warning: Ghana’s foreign ministry warns citizens about fraudulent job offers luring people to Zambia, then coercing them into forced cybercrime, following a Lusaka police operation that arrested 79 suspects. Solar Growth Watch: Ember analysis says Africa is on track for a record 17GW of solar in 2026, with Zambia among countries seeing very high year-on-year gains.