Renewables & Climate Governance: Zimbabwe’s renewable energy push is being urged to put communities in charge, with inclusive governance and better implementation so solar and other projects deliver real local benefits. Skills & Smart Agriculture: Matabeleland South’s skills fair showcased rural innovation, including a rust-detecting device for mining machinery and a wearable health-monitoring “Pulsera” system. Digital Divide & STEM: A new report highlights how lack of electricity and internet is pushing rural girls away from STEM dreams, reinforcing Zimbabwe’s education inequality. Women in Transport Under Pressure: Rural women using electric tricycles face growing police crackdowns over registration and licensing fees, threatening livelihoods. AfCFTA Trade Logistics: Swakopmund is positioned as a key AfCFTA trade hub, with cities seen as drivers of infrastructure, logistics, industrialisation and digital connectivity. Grain Import Levies Fight: Indigenous millers back Zimbabwe’s grain import levy framework as a way to protect farmers, food security and land reform gains, amid continued legal and political pushback. Mining Restart & Safety: Redwing Mine’s gold revival is accelerating with major dewatering and power works, while mining safety concerns remain in focus. SME Rental Dispute: More than 40 Bulawayo SMEs are stranded after NRZ closed premises over unpaid rentals, raising fears of business collapse. Regional Mining Control: Mozambique tightens mining rules with a 15% state stake and local processing requirements, echoing moves across the region.