Uranium Exploration: Australian explorer Atomic Eagle says it has expanded the high-grade uranium footprint at its Muntanga project in Zambia, extending known resource zones at the Chisebuka Deposit after 42 drill holes (4,209m), strengthening Zambia’s case for nuclear-fuel investment. Connectivity & Satellites: Starlink secured licences to launch in Côte d’Ivoire, its 27th African market, with services expected in July 2026—another push to close the rural internet gap via low-Earth-orbit broadband. Digital Rights: Kenya jumped to 6th in Africa’s Digital Rights and Inclusion Index, with Zambia ranked 6th in the 2025 top-ten list—highlighting where policy and enforcement still need work. Health Systems & TB Labs: Zambia’s Ministry of Health and CIDRZ report targeted fixes in Kafue after TB active case finding overwhelmed diagnostics, including extra GeneXpert capacity, faster testing hours, and improved data handling. Health Taxes (Policy to Practice): A Part II explainer on Zambia’s health tax reforms argues enforcement gaps can be closed with digital tax stamps, better revenue earmarking, and support for farmer transitions. Internet Shutdown Accountability: Government admits it failed to determine why Zambia’s 2021 election internet shutdown happened, while promising no deliberate disruptions for the upcoming polls. Competition Rules for Tech: COMESA’s new competition and consumer protection regulations are already drawing submissions from big tech and telecom players like Google and Safaricom as digital market rules begin to bite. Energy & Climate Preparedness: Experts met in Lusaka for ACCOF-21 to prepare for El Niño 2026/27, urging practical early warnings for climate-sensitive sectors and vulnerable communities. Green Skills: A Hwange technical college is training youth for solar/photovoltaic jobs through a regional train-the-trainer programme, aiming to seed local green-energy technicians. Youth & Sports: Zambia’s youth sports push gets a boost as ZANACO backs grassroots Under-17 football, with government linking sports to economic empowerment. Business Moves: Xenergi launches a mandatory tender offer to acquire 2m Premier Paint shares (1.63%), while Zambia’s oversight institutions also get spotlight as the Police Public Complaints Commission marks its 10th anniversary.