Energy & Health Systems: Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board approved 23 licences and 20 construction permits worth about ZMW 18.4 billion for electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum projects, including utility-scale solar and fuel retail stations—moves that can support reliable power for health facilities and supply chains. Medical Privacy: A report warns that U.S. efforts to expand access to medical records are outpacing protections, highlighting how health data can be shared beyond what people assume is covered. HIV Care Lessons: UNAIDS points to Cambodia’s 95-95-95 HIV success and notes Zambia among countries reaching key targets, reinforcing that strong health systems plus community partnership drive viral suppression and better outcomes. Public Health & Safety: Recovery continues after Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba ferry disaster, with the death toll rising to 84 as search teams work to locate missing passengers—an urgent reminder of transport safety and emergency response needs across the region. Child Welfare in Zambia: A Dominican convent in Zambia continues supporting vulnerable children, including a young man born at Kitwe Teaching Hospital to an HIV-positive mother, underscoring the role of care networks where treatment access has gaps. AI Governance: Zambia and China discuss deeper AI cooperation, with Zambian officials stressing sovereignty, locally tailored applications, and safeguards so data and governance reflect Zambia’s context.