Urban Planning & Tech: Bulawayo is exploring satellite technology to spot illegal construction and unapproved developments early, warning that “land barons” still pose a threat even if the city has avoided the scale of Harare’s demolitions. Governance Shake-up: A CAB3 voting backlash is triggering a Zanu PF purge, with ministers and MPs facing dismissal or reshuffles after failing to support the constitutional amendment. Mining & Industry Value: Zimbabwe is pushing investors for mineral beneficiation and value addition, while China’s mining conference highlights “green” smart mining tech—citing a Zimbabwe gold project where clean energy cut costs sharply. Community Impact in Mining: Youth Accountability Initiative argues mining must benefit communities through processing, jobs and skills—not just extraction. Agriculture & Climate Resilience: El Niño preparations continue, with Matabeleland South stockpiling feed and building drought-proofing measures; meanwhile, research points to a fungus-based approach to fight African armyworm where chemicals fall short. Health & Regulation: Zimbabwe recalls two batches of Nifedipine 10mg tablets after MCAZ quality checks, urging patients to verify batch numbers and return affected stock. Energy & Transport Costs: ZERA sets blended petrol at US$1.99/litre (diesel stays US$1.95), a small uptick that can still ripple through transport and business costs. Trade & Partnerships: Zimbabwe’s COMESA exports rose to US$222m (+10.4%) as the country prepares to host the COMESA summit, with a business forum aimed at boosting regional value chains.