Cybersecurity Push: Zimbabwe’s government urged citizens and businesses to adopt safer digital habits as mobile money, e-government and online trade expand, warning of phishing, ransomware and identity theft. Infrastructure & Housing: WestProp says it will help ease Zimbabwe’s housing backlog with mixed-use developments, targeting about 40,000 units across projects including Pomona City and Chivhu Eco City. Regional Trade: ZimTrade flagged COMESA’s Harare business forum (19–21 Oct) as a direct route for local firms into regional buyers and green value-chain opportunities. Energy Planning: The Energy Ministry began a 5-day review to set measurable 2027 priorities aligned to NDS2 and Vision 2030. Agri-Industry Growth: Bulawayo agro-processor Buntu Foods scaled up indigenous foods and alternative stock feeds using a USADF grant and contract farming to cushion El Niño-linked grain shocks. Mining Safety: Mine managers called for stronger safety and compliance systems where large-scale mining and artisanal miners operate together. Dangote IPO: Bard Santner Investors is finalising Zimbabwe’s US$1.6bn Dangote Petroleum IPO as the subscription window closes today. Business & Society: The death of tycoon Wicknell Chivayo in a helicopter crash continues to dominate debate, from questions about his wealth to official tributes and public scrutiny.