Border Tech & Trade: Zimbabwe secured financing for the Chirundu border post modernisation with Zambia under a PPP, with construction expected to start in October and take about 18 months—aimed at cutting congestion at a key Copperbelt trade gateway. Cyber Trust for Zambia: Zambia launched its National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) in Lusaka under ZICTA, with Altron Security support, to enable secure digital signatures and safer paperless public services and online transactions. Fintech in the Region: KCB revealed it will acquire a 22.23% stake in Pesapal, strengthening its push into digital payments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia. AI for Impact (Zambia in the mix): Yango Fellowship 2026 wrapped in Abidjan with 24 fellows from six countries, including Zambia, pitching locally rooted tech for transport payments, digital identity, health supply visibility, jobs, waste and water testing. Skills & Industry Pipeline: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 opened with a major ceremony, spotlighting hands-on technical training that feeds future engineering and manufacturing talent. Energy Reality Check: A Zambia energy op-ed warns that installed electricity capacity doesn’t equal dependable, deliverable power for mines and industry—urging focus on grid performance, not just megawatts.