Rail Revival & Steel Demand: Zimbabwe is urged to consolidate steel demand across public and private players to build a local rail manufacturing base, instead of importing steel for NRZ rehabilitation. NRZ Freight Targets: NRZ says it is banking on NDS2 to lift freight volumes from about 2.5–3m tonnes to 12m tonnes, with priorities including fixing dilapidated permanent way and cutting delays. Rail Investment Pitch: IDBZ estimates a 20m-tonne annual cargo market that could anchor private capital into rail modernisation, especially via mining corridors. Green Finance Push: Delegates called for a Zimbabwe Green Sovereign Bond Facility to close a green infrastructure financing gap of about US$8bn (2025–2030), alongside blended finance and carbon-credit models. Solar Export Opportunity: A proposed 1,065MW distributed solar programme could unlock about US$28m a year in export revenue to SAPP. Tax & Industrial Retooling: Zimra urged Matabeleland South firms to formalise and use duty rebates to import capital equipment for retooling. Tobacco ESG Compliance: TIMB plans to link tobacco contractor and merchant licensing to ESG performance, including labour, environmental and traceability requirements. Business Climate: ZEDCON challenged researchers and industry to propose evidence-based policies to raise growth to 7–8%. Energy/Industry Context: Zimpapers reported cautious optimism driven by digital transformation and cost optimisation. Aviation & Crime: RwandAir plans four more A330-200s as it expands Europe and the Far East; police probe a firearm syndicate after 88 guns disappeared. Major Tragedy: Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke died in a helicopter crash near Marondera; President William Ruto mourned him as a “dear friend.”