Agro-Industrial Investment: ZIDA is courting Chinese firms to invest in the Goromonzi Agro-Industrial Park, a 1,025-hectare special economic zone near Harare, with plans for solar power, packaging/processing, cold chain, transport, warehousing and more. Critical Minerals Watch: The IEA warns China’s rare-earth export curbs could endanger up to $6.5tn in downstream production worldwide, underlining how concentrated supply chains can quickly disrupt autos, tech, defence and energy. Returnee Support & Skills: Government says returning Zimbabweans will get vocational training, business support and Pfumvudza-linked assistance, as Parliament pushes for clearer jobs and capital plans for people affected by South Africa’s tougher migration stance. Anti-Drug Enforcement Prep: Zimbabwe’s ambassador to Ghana met NACOC leadership to brief a benchmarking mission for the soon-to-be-established drug and substance abuse control agency, aiming to strengthen enforcement and rehabilitation systems. Tobacco Integrity Drive: A high-level indaba is set to tackle illegal tobacco seed varieties ahead of the 2026/27 season, targeting traceability and leaf quality risks. Oilseeds Partnership Push: United Refineries is seeking a joint venture model to grow oilseeds, citing low local output and the need to cut reliance on imported soya. Road & Transport Progress: The Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Highway rehabilitation is in the final stretch, with 31.9km remaining after 550.1km opened to traffic. Construction Sector Momentum: Asphalt Civil Engineering marks 30 years, crediting Second Republic infrastructure spending for jobs and growth for indigenous contractors. Local Business Pressure: Bulawayo faces retail strain as OK Mart’s closure leaves dozens of small businesses scrambling for new premises after a rental dispute. AI Adoption Gap: A national ICT survey suggests Zimbabwean firms are still slow to embed AI into core operations, limiting measurable productivity gains.