Minerals & Manufacturing Shift: A new push for local processing is reshaping China-Africa industrial ties, with Zimbabwe and others moving beyond “dig and export” toward lithium sulphate/carbonate and other higher-value outputs. Energy & Oil/Gas: Invictus Energy confirms a November 2026 start for Musuma-1 drilling in Cabora Bassa after revising its rig contract with Exalo. Mining Skills: Kamativi Mining Company signs an MoU with the Zimbabwe School of Mines on scholarships, internships, research and a training base for mining managers. Agri Exports: Kuminda links thousands of smallholders to EU horticulture markets through contract farming and quality training, targeting crops like mangetout and sugar snap peas. Finance for SMEs: ZEEX lets SMEs choose between debt and equity instruments instead of defaulting to traditional loans. Infrastructure & Roads: Government awards two contractors to rehabilitate 15km of the Bulawayo–Tsholotsho road, with works split between the firms. Public Safety Shock: Lake Kariba ferry disaster kills at least 15 with dozens missing; authorities cite overloading and launch an intensified rescue operation. Language Policy: Zimbabwe exempts minority-language trainee teachers from the maths prerequisite to boost endangered language instruction. Environment & Jobs: Stanbic and Ele-Collection sign a deal to recover plastic waste in Victoria Falls while creating jobs for underserved women.