Business Summits: Bulawayo is set to host the National Competitiveness Commission’s second Competitiveness Summit (Sept 15–16 at ZIEC), pushing “ease of doing business” and regulatory reforms, with VP Kembo Mohadi expected to preside. Regional Trade & Transport: Zimbabwe and South Africa are driving the North–South Rail Corridor as an “economic security” lifeline, while Beitbridge’s One-Stop Border Post is moving closer to full implementation to cut delays and boost AfCFTA trade. Border & Infrastructure: Communities in Zambia’s Zambezi region are being urged to support the Kongola–Mulangu road rehabilitation (22km) with local cooperation on consultants and works. Agriculture & Climate: Government is ramping up El Niño drought preparedness for cattle, including solar-powered boreholes at dip tanks and tick control; winter wheat is benefiting from steadier electricity supply, and farmers are also being guided on improving goat productivity. Finance & Payments: Stanbic Bank launches StanPay, taking aim at EcoCash dominance with USSD and ATM cash-out access. Energy & Industry: Zimpapers signs a sustainability partnership with the Green Building Council of Zimbabwe, while talks continue on Zimbabwe–SA cooperation across energy, agriculture, mining and heritage through the Bi-National Commission. Security: South Africa’s Hawks uncovered a R600m crystal meth lab in Musina, arresting five suspects including two Zimbabweans.