Telecom & Digital Services: Zamtel has unveiled its MyZamtel Super App plus “Create Your Own Bundle” and “Kongola Malaiti” (*115#) to push homegrown connectivity and digital finance under the Grow Zambia Agenda. Mobile Infrastructure Deal: MTN says it has cleared key regulatory hurdles to acquire IHS, with approvals in South Africa and conditional go-aheads in Nigeria—aiming to expand service revenue and margins. Biosafety & Biotechnology: Zambia’s National Biosafety Authority held an open day urging stronger links between regulators, researchers, innovators and the public as biotechnology grows in agriculture and food systems. Health Systems & Labs: CIDRZ and the Ministry of Health launched a national orientation on the Quality Management System Minimum Package to strengthen laboratory quality across Zambia. ICT Education: Airtel Africa Foundation is expanding its Tech Fellowship to Zambia, funding 50 students over five years for ICT/tech degrees at UNZA and CBU. Local Tech Policy: The Ministry of Technology and Science challenged Zamtel to move from “connectivity” to practical digital services that drive economic value. Investment Push: President Hichilema says more deals are expected after US$2.14bn UAE agreements, with negotiations targeting US$3bn+ across healthcare, renewables, logistics, technology and biotech.