Media & Tech Modernisation: World Bank Group division director Firas Raad toured Zimpapers’ newly set up digital newsroom in Harare, praising the integrated TV, radio, print and online operations and the push to improve public messaging. Skills for Industry: President Mnangagwa urged Harare Institute of Technology graduates to use their skills to industrialise and modernise Zimbabwe after presiding over HIT’s 17th graduation of 734 students. Waste-to-Energy Deal: President Mnangagwa witnessed an EPC contract signing for a waste-to-energy plant between Geo Pomona Waste Management and China’s Zhejiang Wei Ming Group, signalling a push to tackle refuse collection challenges. Mining Investment & Power: Deputy Mines minister Dr Celeb Makwiranzou told ADU 2026 that Zimbabwe is courting mining investors with better infrastructure, regional integration and a more flexible approach to energy, including allowing miners to generate captive power. Lithium Financing: Premier African Minerals seeks shareholder approval to issue tens of billions of new shares to fund its Zulu lithium and tantalum project, alongside plans for share consolidation. Agribusiness & Climate Risk: Commentary raises fears of mass starvation if Zimbabwe is unprepared for a severe Super El Niño and drought impacts on the 2026/27 farming season. Food Exports: OZblu Zimbabwean blueberries have shipped to China for the first time, extending the company’s year-round supply window and creating new market access for local growers. Health Infrastructure: United Bulawayo Hospitals’ new lab is set to offer Ebola testing once equipment installation is completed, strengthening outbreak response capacity for Zimbabwe and the region. Regional Crime & Drugs: South Africa’s police reported a third crystal meth lab bust in under four months, underlining ongoing synthetic drug risks across the region.