Energy & Environment: President Mnangagwa has declared 17 rivers a state of disaster, citing river systems choked by legal and illegal alluvial mining, with calls for real rehabilitation beyond “paper bans.” Agri & Food Security: Soil degradation is emerging as a quiet threat to Zimbabwe’s farm output, while FAO-backed soil management support is pushing farmers toward better soil testing and tailored inputs. Oil & Industry Costs: With Brent oil swinging amid the Strait of Hormuz standoff, Zimbabwe’s fuel import bill and pump prices face renewed pressure, feeding into transport and food costs. Digital Finance for Livestock: TN Livestock Trust is tokenising cattle for listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, aiming to make livestock investment more liquid and accessible. SME Survival: Zimbabwean SMEs are being urged to shift from price-only competition to stronger customer experience, as mobile money and social media make switching easier. Mining & Labour Rights: Zambezi Gas Zimbabwe workers allege brutal assaults by state security agents after diesel-siphoning accusations, reigniting scrutiny of labour abuses in mining. Local Business & Trade: Switzerland-backed support is helping Bulawayo upgrade the Highlanders traders’ market shed, improving safety for informal sellers. Tobacco Farmers Under Pressure: Despite good harvests, tobacco growers report low auction prices and debt repayment swallowing earnings. Energy Sector Deal: A new petroleum production sharing agreement for the Cabora Bassa Basin is framed as a legal and investment boost for Zimbabwe’s oil and gas push.