Solar & Power for Industry: Matabeleland North’s Richard Moyo says the ISA regional meeting in Victoria Falls should unlock real solar partnerships, especially for remote agriculture, mining, tourism and industry. Irrigation & Food Security: Government is moving ahead with the Zhovhe Irrigation Scheme in Beitbridge, inviting contractors to develop infrastructure that could bring 4,500 hectares under reliable irrigation and improve water security for the town. Grain Market Signals: The Agriculture ministry rejects claims that Bulawayo millers shut down over maize shortages, saying the millers named have not stopped operations and that Zimbabwe has grain. Climate Cooperation: Environment Minister Evelyn Ndlovu met FAO’s Beth Bechdol at UNCCD COP17, highlighting drought and drylands projects and pushing for stronger early warning and adaptation support. Mining Growth: Caledonia Mining reports a 22% jump in Blanket gold resources and declares a maiden Motapa resource, while Mutapa Gold hosts a stakeholder golf networking push as it targets higher 2026 output. Skills for Manufacturing: ZNCC and the Skills ministry sign an MoU to align training with industry needs, starting with manufacturing skills surveys. Mining Offtake Deal: Tharisa secures a five-year concentrate purchase agreement with Valterra for the Karo Platinum project, strengthening development momentum. Sovereign Risk Boost: Zimbabwe’s delisting from the World Bank fragility category is being framed as a reputational and investor-signal improvement. Water & Local Services: In Musina, residents say sewage spills in Matswale continue despite earlier Public Protector findings, underscoring ongoing municipal delivery gaps.