Rural Investment Push: Chief Dakamela urged Zimbabwean industry leaders to invest in rural areas, arguing there’s enough land and calling for land titling so rural assets can unlock formal finance and curb migration. Water Infrastructure: Bulawayo councillors renewed calls for immediate construction of the Glassblock Dam, saying consultations are done and the city needs new supply to protect growth. Lithium Sector Leadership: MUTAPA Energy Resources CEO Innocent Rukweza was elected chair of the Lithium Association of Zimbabwe, as the sector eyes the next investment and production phase. Education Innovation: An AU commissioner is in Zimbabwe to assess the Heritage-Based Education 5.0 model, with a view to scaling it across Africa. Food Security: Government expects a strategic grain reserve of about 551,000–965,000 tonnes after a strong season, with maize and other crops showing improved harvest progress. Cement Performance: PPC Zimbabwe posted an 18% jump in cement sales volumes and a record US$36m dividend to PPC Limited, supported by stronger volumes and cash generation. Tobacco Market Pressure: Zimbabwe’s tobacco marketing season is seeing record early sales but weaker prices, leaving farmers worried about profitability. Mining & Gold Prospects: Dokwe Gold Project reserves rose 42% to 1.13m ounces, lifting project economics and reinforcing Zimbabwe’s push for higher gold output. Trade & Industry: ZimTrade says value-added exports surged 34.4% in Jan–Apr 2026, helping narrow the trade deficit as engineering steel exports led gains. Reserved Sectors Compliance: Over 400 foreign firms applied to continue operating in Zimbabwe’s reserved sectors after new indigenisation rules, with more than 280 already approved. Regional Business Links: ZimTrade launched a Zim-Zambia services trade mission focused on agriculture and building/construction services, with B2B matchmaking under way.