Cancer Care Upgrade: Mpilo Central Hospital has started installing a new lower-energy linear accelerator, with a multi-energy machine and CT scan still expected—installation and quality control could take up to three months, boosting radiotherapy access in Bulawayo. Local Industry Push: Government plans a Local Content Act to restrict importation of about US$4.5bn in goods Zimbabwe can produce, with a steering committee set to operationalise the framework next year. Manufacturing Momentum: Industry and Commerce officials report capacity utilisation rising to 57% in Q1, citing investment and expansion at National Foods and ZimGold. Special Economic Zones: Mashonaland Central targets three SEZs—energy petrochemicals, agro-processing/tobacco value chains, and mineral beneficiation—aiming to lift the province’s GDP contribution. Mining & Youths: A renewed push to reserve small-scale gold mining for Zimbabweans is framed as an opportunity for young miners, with warnings against treating it as a free handout. Transport & Tourism: Airlink is taking over Compair slots, adding daily Johannesburg–Harare flights to support tourism recovery. Telecoms: Zimbabwe expects Starlink licensing by end of July, with the service positioned to complement mobile networks. Food Safety Crackdown: Bulawayo inspected 1,715 premises, issuing tickets and destroying unsafe products including about 1,500kg of rotten elephant meat. Regional Migration Shock: South Africa’s Ramaphosa announced tougher action on illegal immigration, raising fresh anxiety for Zimbabweans working there. Governance Debate: Parliament continues CAB3 constitutional amendment debate, with critics alleging a coordinated push to extend terms and reshape elections.