Mine Entra fallout: President Mnangagwa has cancelled a scheduled appearance at Mine Entra in Bulawayo at the last minute, leaving officials and media at the airport told to “stand down” with no explanation yet. Mining exploration push: VP Constantino Chiwenga used Mine Entra’s Exploration Forum to urge Zimbabwe to intensify geological mapping and exploration, warning that the country can’t benefit from minerals that remain underexplored. Tech for discovery: Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura said Zimbabwe is turning to AI, drones and modern geoscience tools to speed up safer, more efficient surveys, while stressing they complement geologists. Skills pipeline: Chiwenga also challenged universities and mining firms to strengthen practical industrial attachments so graduates can handle AI, remote sensing and geospatial analytics used in modern exploration. Dairy target: Government set a goal to lift annual milk output from 114 million litres to 200 million litres by 2030, backed by improved genetics, AI and partnerships. Tobacco momentum: Zimbabwe recorded its highest-ever tobacco deliveries at 356.2 million kg for the 2026 season, with growers preparing seedbeds for 2026/27. Returnees support: Treasury released US$4.8m to help Zimbabweans returning from South Africa after xenophobic unrest, including duty-free imports of household and business items. Cross-border trade: Mozambique awarded Chinese firms a 25-year deal to build and run a one-stop border post at Machipanda, aimed at cutting congestion and clearing times for the Beira–Zimbabwe corridor.