Renewable Power Deal: ZimGreenCo and Dolcin Trading signed a 25-year PPA for a 50MW Chegutu solar plant, a major step for grid-connected renewables and industrial power reliability. Transport & Logistics: Zimbabwe is pushing air cargo growth via an Aviation Ground Services forum, while Airbus flags Harare–London as the biggest unserved Sub-Saharan route—fuelled by diaspora and tourism demand. Smart Borders: A new push argues Zimbabwe must speed up “smart border” adoption to cut queues and unlock trade along the North–South corridor. Mining Value-Add: Lithium producers asked for more time to finish processing plants ahead of a January 2027 concentrate export ban, as only one major producer is ready for sulphate production. Regional Investment Risk: Mozambique’s proposed 15% state stake and tighter export rules could deter foreign investment, even as it supports local processing. Gold & Pensions: Caledonia says it contributed about US$250m to Zimbabwe over nine years, and the Mining Industry Pension Fund will keep paying US$ pension increases in 2026 after posting a ZiG983m surplus. Tax & Enforcement: Zimra granted about US$10bn in tax concessions in 2025, while also reporting US$9m from anti-smuggling actions including tombstone seizures. Agriculture Risk: Despite above-normal rains in parts of the south, authorities are urged to plan for El Niño-linked below-normal rainfall in 2026/27. Tech & AI: Zimbabwe launches an AI for Impact Challenge (AI4I) in Mutare to move from AI strategy to real sector prototypes. Consumer & Finance: EcoCash kicked off its ChakaChaya promotion with a US$400,000 prize pool, and RBZ cut rates to 30% after the US-Iran peace deal eased oil prices.