JKIA Expansion Row: Zimbabwe’s government has denied claims linking Wicknell Chivayo to the multi-billion Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upgrade, with Transport CS Davis Chirchir saying the referenced firm neither bid nor has any role, while insisting the contract should not exceed Ksh 154.2bn. Lithium Boom Scrutiny: Zimbabwe’s fast-growing lithium sector is raising questions about whether communities benefit as Chinese-backed projects push exports and move toward higher-value processing. Seed Systems for Resilience: CGIAR is expanding seed system support across Africa, including Zimbabwe, to strengthen how improved seed reaches farmers through certification, agrodealer networks, extension, and financing. Insurance & Pensions Trust: Zimbabwe’s Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) marked 20 years, with calls for the sector to move beyond compliance and deliver real value, fairness, and stronger governance. El Niño Funding Push: FAO and WFP launched a US$202m anticipatory appeal to protect 8.8m people in 22 high-risk countries, including Zimbabwe, from drought, floods and storms. Gold Financing Pressure: Gold producers say offshore funding is tight, forcing reliance on internal cash flows for expansion despite record output and prices. Tourism Infrastructure Investment: Rainbow Tourism Group injected US$2m into refurbishing Montclair Resort in Nyanga to boost the Eastern Highlands’ appeal. SME Capital Access: Business leaders welcomed ZEEX, a new SME-focused exchange, but urged authorities to prioritise effective implementation so SMEs can access growth capital. Malaria Alert in Gweru: Gweru reported a spike in malaria cases and one death, prompting calls to strengthen prevention and control.