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Child Resilience Program: Zimbabwe and UNICEF launched a two-year Chinese-funded programme to help children and communities recover from the 2023/24 El Niño drought, targeting nutrition, WASH, child protection and behaviour change in up to eight districts. Humanitarian Support: The EU pledged US$345,000 for cholera response and assistance to over 5,000 vulnerable returnees from South Africa, as nearly 110,000 people crossed back through Beitbridge between April and July 28. Household Data Drive: ZimStat began a nationwide household listing exercise (Aug 7–17) to update the sampling frame for the 2026/27 Household Budget Survey. Road Safety Push: Transport Minister Mhona said road crashes cost Zimbabwe about US$400m annually and unveiled an AI-backed traffic enforcement expansion plan. Mining Law Update: Government says the Mines and Minerals Bill is nearing gazetting after constitutional concerns were addressed, aiming to improve regulatory certainty for investment. Industrial Growth Signals: Zimbabwe’s manufacturing is seeing a new investment cycle, with June imports of specialised industrial heating and cooling equipment jumping sharply. Agro-Processing Shift: Premier Foods’ planned South Africa fruit-canning closure is being linked to Zimbabwe’s improving agro-processing base as production ramps up in Harare. Local Governance & Enforcement: Bulawayo councillor backs giving municipal police arrest powers to enforce by-laws and protect infrastructure. Public Transport Crackdown: The Consumer Protection Commission called for action against kombi tout harassment, citing violations under the Consumer Protection Act. Water Service Pressure: Ward 9 Harare residents urged faster resolution of persistent water shortages despite ongoing infrastructure rehabilitation. Lithium Beneficiation Outlook: Lithium producers forecast about US$1bn turnover this year from exporting lithium sulphate, with revenue expected to rise as processing plants come on stream. Skills Pipeline: Zimbabwe School of Mines graduated 369 new mining professionals to support a more technology and value-add focused sector.

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