Uranium in cobalt exports: A new investigation, using a previously undisclosed IAEA memo, raises alarms that uranium was present in “significant quantities” in DRC Katanga cobalt ores and was exported as a cobalt by-product—fueling fresh scrutiny of how critical minerals move from mines to global supply chains. Energy security in Zambia: Government and ZESCO move ahead with the $84.2m, 100MW Kasama solar PV project, aiming to cut pressure on generation and diversify beyond hydropower amid changing rainfall patterns. Agritech processing push: Burt Machinery highlights China-built custom maize processing plant solutions for Zambia, focusing on full production lines and power/storage realities for local grain businesses. Fertiliser blending in Lusaka: Omnia begins construction of a soil-specific fertiliser blending plant in Lusaka to produce customised blends for Zambia’s farming regions and improve yields. Procurement integrity: ZPPA fines a supplier K800,000 over forged tender documents for a Mulungushi University student hostel. Judicial tech caution: Zambia’s Supreme Court judge Abha Nayar Patel warns that innovation in justice must improve fairness and access, or it risks “digitising” inequality. Voter tech basics: Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa urges voters to mark ballots with a cross (X or +) and avoid ticks, which can spoil ballots. Election math claims: A Lusaka-based analysis says UPND’s 5-million-vote target is mathematically impossible under realistic turnout and valid-vote rates.