Fertiliser Crisis Fallout: Norton MP Richard Tsvangirai says Zimbabwe’s US$2.11bn fertiliser import bill is also a jobs and livelihoods crisis, arguing Parliament must focus on keeping local factories running. Gold Sector Momentum: Fidelity Gold Refinery data shows August gold deliveries up to 5,119.2kg (+10.1% month-on-month; +20.7% year-on-year), led by small-scale miners. Mining & Land Rights: A lawyer warns Matebeleland rural communities face weak protection as mining expands, with mineral rights vested in the State under the Mines and Minerals Act. Bulawayo Water Bottleneck: Harare red tape is delaying Bulawayo’s Glass Block Bopoma Dam PPP, with legal concerns raised over the BOT structure. Mobile Network Shift: Econet plans to switch off 3G by end-December 2027, pushing remaining users to 4G/5G while keeping 2G longer for rural feature phones. Platinum Financing: Tharisa priced a $300m, 11% coupon bond to fund its Karo platinum project, targeting first ore in late 2027. Renewables & Solar Projects: Gwanda solar gets a fresh 24-month deadline, while Mapanzure Solar Park is taking shape and Zim-China partners back a US$100m solar push. Trade & Logistics: Mutare Dry Port is set for early 2027 operations to cut congestion and speed customs clearance. Industrial Revival Push (Bulawayo): Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says Bulawayo contributes 12.9% to national GDP and has a high business formality rate, urging faster investment conversion. Waste-to-Energy Model: Botswana plans to partner with Harare’s Geo Pomona to turn landfills into recycling hubs and green energy. Informal Economy Upgrade: One Tap launches in Bulawayo as a commission-free super-app to bring safety and structure to informal services. Tourism Value Chain: Sanganai’s Gastronomy Hub is driving local sales by giving food traders direct exposure to visitors.