Air Transport Disruption: Air Zimbabwe rescheduled its Harare–London Gatwick service (UM724) after operational issues tied to crew sickness, leaving passengers stranded days after the airline’s long-awaited London relaunch. Mining & Beneficiation: Zimbabwe expects gold output to hit a record 55.6 tonnes in 2026 as mining drives growth, while lithium producers renewed calls for urgent incentives to unlock major sulphate investment. Agriculture & Water Security: Government says irrigated land will expand to 496,000 hectares by 2030, with ARDA targeting a jump from 2,500 hectares to 25,000 hectares on its estates to boost food security. Trade Finance for SMEs: Afreximbank approved a US$190m package for CBZ Bank to strengthen trade finance and SME lending, including support for strategic energy projects. Digital & AI Policy: ICT Ministry moves to set up an AI Startup Unit to fast-track responsible AI use cases aligned to Zimbabwe’s AI strategy. Women in Industry: ZASWMA will champion responsible women miners, pushing formalisation, safer operations and environmental stewardship alongside Mine Entra 2026. IP & Mobility Innovation: Zimbabwe’s Hamba electric cargo tricycle innovation is at the centre of a US intellectual property dispute alleging misuse of Zimbabwe-developed technology. Tax Compliance: Zimbabwe’s VAT registration guidance reiterates that qualifying businesses must register to meet compliance and unlock input tax deductions.