Medical Tourism Push: Zambia has signed a US$2bn deal with UAE firm DIHAD to build a Medical City in Lusaka’s Airport City, aimed at making the country a Southern Africa health-tourism hub and cutting the need for patients to travel abroad for complex care. Safari Investment: Indian luxury group SUJÁN has acquired Zambia’s Chiawa Camp and Old Mondoro in Lower Zambezi National Park, expanding its conservation-led safari portfolio. Conservation & Livelihoods: KAZA has launched a regenerative nature-based tourism initiative to boost conservation, local enterprises and jobs across the Kavango Zambezi region. Cross-Border Travel Friction: Bus operators are asking for a fast lane at Namibian weighbridges after long truck queues are delaying passenger departures and arrivals. Travel Disruption Abroad: Tanzania drivers’ strike has disrupted long-distance travel, leaving passengers stranded in Dar es Salaam and other regions. Culture on the Move: Zambia’s Ministry of Tourism launches the 2026 Diplomatic Fun Fair in Lusaka on Oct 3 to showcase cultures and promote tourism. Sports & Travel Logistics: Zambia’s AFCON qualifier vs Togo at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium comes with squad and tactical updates as both teams travel for Group I action. Regional Climate Focus: Zambezi Basin states agree on priority interventions for food security, livelihoods and ecosystems under a proposed US$130m climate-resilience programme.