Mining & Industry Investment: Zimbabwe approved US$1.59bn in new investment licences in Q2 2026, with mining (US$768.5m) and manufacturing (US$496.7m) taking nearly 80% of the pipeline, as ZIDA pushes value-add around mineral resources. Agri-Industrial Push: Government targets full self-sufficiency in basal fertiliser by end-2027 and aims to become a net exporter of fertiliser nutrients to the region, backed by a US$153.1m programme to recapitalise state fertiliser value-chain entities. Exports & Trade Signals: Zimbabwe’s monthly exports crossed US$1bn for the first time this year, reaching US$1.44bn in June, led by semi-manufactured gold and nickel mattes, with the UAE as top destination. Local Business & Jobs: Econet’s TechCity and Victoria Falls Lifestyle Villas are drawing strong market interest ahead of commissioning, while Massmart appointed Zimbabwean marketing executive Charmagne Mazhindu as VP Marketing to drive digital and customer-focused growth. Urban Livelihoods: The planned eviction of traders at Kuwadzana 1 Home Industry was halted after council intervention, with relocation plans to a nearby two-hectare site. Community & Health Infrastructure: Construction of a mothers’ shelter at Nyamandlovu Hospital is nearing completion (about 90%), aimed at reducing delays for pregnant women. Tourism & Skills: The Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe elected Kathy Kathewela as president, with a new leadership team to steer the sector.