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Last update: 44 minutes agoDigital Push: Zambia’s Vice President Mutale Nalumango has launched the 2026 Zambia Mobile Congress with Huawei, betting on AI, cloud, 5G and better broadband so the “farmer in Lundazi” and “nurse in Mansa” can benefit from the digital economy. Food Security: Government projects a 2025/2026 maize harvest of 4.9 million metric tonnes grain (up from 3.8m last season), with seed allocation also outlined after the crop forecasting survey. Diplomacy & Tech Links: Ukraine says President Zelenskyy is open to meetings with African leaders and dialogue with the African Union, and it’s planning an embassy in Zambia plus a consulate in Cape Town—part of a wider push to expand trade and missions. Health Tech in Practice: CIDRZ presented clinical validation of a disposable, centrifuge-free plasma separator for HIV viral load testing in Zambia, designed for decentralised testing. Regional Health Alarm: Africa CDC says Ebola risk is rising, listing 10 countries at risk including Zambia, as DR Congo’s outbreak worsens. Industry & Connectivity: IHS Towers published its 2025 sustainability report, while Starlink licensing and satellite connectivity partnerships keep expanding across the region.
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