Mining Formalisation: Mashonaland West pushes to formalise artisanal miners to help meet the US$12bn mining target, with plans to boost exploration, improve equipment use beyond “chitokororo”, and tighten “blood-free” gold and platinum supply. TVET Funding: Treasury has released 50% of Zimbabwe School of Mines’ annual funding, ring-fenced to speed up resources and reduce delays. Young Miners Summit: The Young Miners Foundation’s YMF @ 16 Great Stone Summit is set for Masvingo, aiming to secure mining rights and link youth to processing and key regulators. Air Connectivity: Air Zimbabwe’s London return is reportedly set via a 13-month ACMI lease with Spanish carrier Plus Ultra, reviving a flagship route after more than a decade. Food Industry Pressure: Millers and bakers are challenging new grain and oilseed levies, warning of higher bread and stockfeed prices and renewed strain on food security. Energy Transition Skills: Schneider Electric launches a two-year Energy Transition Innovation Challenge in Ruwa to train 9,000 youth for Zimbabwe’s energy shift. Digital Payments: RBZ data shows digital transaction values dipped in Jan-Feb then rebounded in March, reflecting shifting formal-sector activity. Cement Deal: Shuntai signs with China’s CBMI for a 6,000 t/day clinker line in Zvishavane, expanding cement capacity. Livestock Health: South Africa’s voluntary FMD vaccination scheme could reshape cross-border livestock trade and disease control for Zimbabwean farmers. Tourism Co-opetition: Zimbabwe and Zambia position themselves as partners, not rivals, with joint marketing around Victoria Falls. Climate Finance & Buildings: Mnangagwa calls for more green climate funding for Africa and highlights green building as a way to cut emissions and protect infrastructure budgets. Mining Finance Warning: RioZim auditors flag worsening liquidity and losses, casting doubt on continued operations.