US-Trade Finance Boost: The U.S. EXIM Bank has reopened short-term commercial credit and insurance support for Zambia’s private sector, aligning with the AGOA extension through 2028—an upgrade that could help Zambian firms buy machinery and equipment on credit. Mining & Environment: ZEMA has granted Avocado Mining Limited approval for a trial run after it installed pollution abatement equipment, following earlier shutdowns over sulphur dioxide emissions and environmental compliance breaches. Power for Industry: Government and investors say Zambia’s generation capacity has risen to 4,576MW in 2026 (from 3,100MW in 2021), with solar growth a key diversification move to support mining, manufacturing and agro-processing. Cold-Chain Push: The Zambia Fruits and Vegetables Association is urging investment in cold-room facilities to cut post-harvest losses, meet export standards and grow jobs in horticulture. Horticulture Growth: A senior government official says horticulture exports crossed $1.1bn in 2025, with rose flower and blueberry expansion seen as a path to higher earnings and more employment. Regional Investment Spotlight: Zambia’s mining showcase at Africa Down Under in Perth drew oversubscribed interest and bilateral talks with major miners, signalling stronger investor confidence. Governance & Trade Integrity: A Lusaka court sentenced a freight cargo official to two years for offering a K70,000 bribe to a wildlife officer, reinforcing anti-corruption enforcement.