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Agribusiness & Seeds: Seed Co Group says it is boosting research and breeding capacity across Southern Africa, with expanded work on climate-adaptive maize, wheat, soybean, sorghum and rice, plus disease-tolerance traits like cob rot and fall armyworm. Industrial Park Commissioning: Zimbabwe will commission the Mutoko Bioeconomy Industrial Park on 9 July 2026, aiming to turn university research into commercial bioeconomy goods, jobs and rural industrialisation. Construction Jobs for Returnees: A Harare construction firm, Prevail Group, is advertising roles specifically for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, targeting plumbers, builders, electricians and drivers as reintegration ramps up. Local Industry Under Pressure: Bulawayo business leaders warn that rising municipal costs and opaque billing are hurting industrial competitiveness and discouraging investment. Sugar Sector Update: Hippo Valley Estates reports strong 2026 performance, with sugar sales up 24% and exports more than doubling, alongside a shift to a net cash position. Energy & Connectivity: Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe say the first phase of a cross-border fibre corridor is live, strengthening Zimbabwe’s link into a wider southern Africa network. Digital Payments: Visa expands Visa Pay across Africa, including Zimbabwe, to help banks and mobile money operators launch virtual cards and payment services faster. Climate Risk: FAO and WFP are calling for over US$200m to protect millions in high-risk countries, with Zimbabwe flagged for El Niño impacts. Migration Fallout: Zimbabwe confirms nearly 60,000 returnees from South Africa amid xenophobic violence, with government urging communities to welcome and support reintegration.

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