Critical Minerals & Industrialisation: SADC mining leaders, including Junior Chamber of Mines’ Dosman Mangisi, urged the region to stop exporting raw minerals and build regional value chains that refine and manufacture locally. US–Zimbabwe Health Transition: The US said its health programmes in Zimbabwe will end by end of September after Zimbabwe declined a bilateral health MOU, with a handover to local systems. Water & Infrastructure: Harare installed 79,000 smart prepaid water meters and replaced 62km of ageing pipes, as it targets 100,000 meters and more leak reduction. Manufacturing Push: AVM Africa unveiled a locally made bus, highlighting sourcing of components like seats, upholstery, steel, batteries and wiring to cut import dependence. Agriculture Finance: NMB Bank secured a US$20m BII facility to close the financing gap for Zimbabwe’s agriculture. Mining & Power Investment: FS Mining outlined a US$500m chrome mining and energy plan in Mberengwa, including a ferrochrome smelter and thermal power to boost beneficiation. Bulawayo Waste Crisis: Ngozi Mine (Richmond Landfill) is under renewed scrutiny after claims that over 1,000 people live around the dumpsite amid fires, smoke and leachate concerns. EV & Transport Policy: Zimbabwe’s EV roadmap gets a boost through an e-bus pilot in Harare aimed at modernising public transport.