Migration Management: Zimbabwe’s ZEPcc in South Africa says it will urgently transport displaced Grade 12 learners to Johannesburg for 2026 matric exams after xenophobia disruptions, with boarding and revision support. Border & Trade Facilitation: Zimra says it has eased duty-free return of household goods and tools for returnees from South Africa protests via an express lane and waived statutory fees for transporters. Drought Response: Start Network activated anticipatory action with £1.27m to support nearly 100,000 people in five rural districts, including drought-tolerant seeds, input vouchers, training, and borehole solarisation. Mining & Security: South African police and SANDF arrested 30 suspects in Mohlakeng in an illegal mining crackdown, seizing generators and explosives; Zimbabwe also continues tightening controls as a Chinese national faces court over an alleged 720-tonne lithium smuggling scheme. Mining Policy: Zimbabwe has banned antimony and tungsten exports (and suspended ore/concentrate shipments) to push local processing. Veterinary Regulation: A new Veterinary Council of Surgeons is set to modernise Zimbabwe’s veterinary regulatory framework to support public health and food security. Tourism & Connectivity: Air Zimbabwe resumes flights to Masvingo after 20 years, while Gonarezhou is pitched to investors ahead of Sanganai/Hlanganani, with tourism masterclasses and CEOs roundtables scheduled. Supply Chain Skills: ASCON adds four new member bodies ahead of its 2026 conference in Livingstone, focused on turning supply chain strength into global impact.