Correctional Education: A ZPCS inmate, Robert Zivengwa, graduated from the University of Zimbabwe with a BSc Honours in Biological Sciences, showing how prison rehabilitation can build real skills for life after release. Agro-Processing & Jobs: Orange Ville Trading in Beitbridge is pushing to become a regional citrus processing hub after investing over US$43m across orchards, nurseries and its orange crush plant, with employment expected to rise to about 2,000. Urban Housing Enforcement: Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says St Martins demolitions will continue unless residents with approved plans produce their documents during council inspections, blaming illegal land sales for the spread of unapproved builds. Mining Governance: Deputy Mines Minister Fred Moyo urged the newly constituted Mining Affairs Board to protect Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth, uphold the rule of law and ensure mining supports sustainable development. Industrial Automation: Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) signed an MoU with Slovak firm SIPRON to boost industrial automation, machine design and robotics training for Zimbabwe’s manufacturing push. Trade & Food Security: Kenya’s sugar import ban has cut Zimbabwe producers’ export volumes by 59%, forcing firms to hunt for new regional markets. Consumer Protection: The Consumer Protection Commission warned of counterfeit Nivea cosmetics and Hullets sugar after recent seizures, urging buyers to check expiry dates and proper labelling. Regional Integration: Ahead of the SADC summit, President Ramaphosa urged member states to deepen integration and trade within the bloc, warning against exclusion of foreigners on the streets. Transport Safety Tragedy: Lake Kariba’s ferry disaster has claimed 18 children among 46 deaths, with investigations focusing on passenger numbers versus the vessel’s authorised capacity.