Mining & Local Content: Mine Entra 2026 in Bulawayo is pushing “Enhancing Local Content and Linkages in the Mining Value Chain,” with the Chamber of Mines saying mining buys about 70% locally, yet only US$410m of mining inputs are made in Zimbabwe—highlighting the need to grow manufacturing linkages. Border & Logistics: Mozambique awarded Chinese firms a 25-year deal to build and run a one-stop border post at Machipanda (to link to Zimbabwe), aiming to cut delays on one of the busiest Beira corridors. Transport Infrastructure: RIDA has handed over lane-widening at Inkomo and Lion’s Den tollgates to Zinara to support electronic tolling rollout, with RFID express lanes to reduce congestion. Housing Delivery: Government reaffirmed the 1 million houses target by 2030, urging deliberate execution and faster coordination to meet devolution priorities. Energy & Power Markets: GreenCo called for harmonised Southern African electricity trading rules to unlock cross-border power flows and investment. Agriculture & Risk: Government unveiled a six-pillar drought preparedness plan for 2026/27, including early warning, climate-smart farming and grain reserve support. Policy Watch: All eyes are on Prof Mthuli Ncube’s Mid-Term Budget Review for stability, reforms and growth measures. Health Sector: Mnangagwa urged removal of “gatekeepers” and “cartels” blocking investment in specialist healthcare as the system faces ongoing strain.