Education Transformation: Zimbabwe’s deputy minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Angeline Gata, urged teachers to move beyond theory and embrace practical, technology-driven learning, stressing Continuous Professional Development to match a fast-changing economy. Urban Development & Housing: Matabeleland North is pushing private-led expansion through Kings City, with Crown Ridge adding 295 serviced, titled stands and handing over title deeds to homeowners. Skills & Youth Pathways: Scholastica 2026 wrapped up in Bulawayo with over 4,000 learners taking part in career guidance and skills exposure across arts, commerce and sciences. Mining & Critical Minerals: Mining M&A coverage highlights regulators tightening scrutiny over deals involving strategic minerals, including a European Commission objection to MMG’s proposed US$500m nickel acquisition. SME & Informal Sector Pressure: BPC says Zimbabwe’s informal sector remains the biggest employer but faces policy gaps on finance, markets, skills and formalisation. CBD Crackdown: Government tightened vending rules, limiting central business district trading to 6am–6pm and drawing criticism that enforcement targets livelihoods. Impact Investment Push: UNDP and ZIDA presented a Zimbabwe Impact Investment Map identifying 31 priority opportunities needing about US$535m to turn ideas into bankable projects. Agrifood Linkages: Italy launched an agrifood technology project in Zimbabwe, exploring B2B pilots in tomato production and processing.