Aquaculture Boost: Zimbabwe’s VAT exemption on fish feed is starting to cut production costs, with FinFish Suppliers receiving two new containers and more consignments expected as Government pushes fisheries modernisation and a US$2.37bn aquaculture target by 2030. Mining Skills & Formalisation: The Zimbabwe School of Mines reaffirmed its support for artisanal and small-scale mining, training 655 miners in 2026 under the Principles of Responsible Small-Scale Mining programme covering safety, processing, environmental management and compliance. Gold Output Watch: July 2026 gold deliveries fell 26.5% month-on-month and 17.3% year-on-year, driven mainly by a sharp ASM drop, even as large-scale deliveries held up better. Capital for Junior Miners: The ZSE is moving to unlock equity funding for junior mining and exploration firms, aiming to ease a looming US$10bn five-year mining funding gap. Rural Agro-Industry Jobs: Beitbridge’s US$40m Orange Ville citrus project is creating jobs and building a local value chain, with plans to expand processing and even use peels for animal feed. Energy for Industry: Jin An Group’s 20MW solar plant at Almid in Gweru is 60% complete, expected to support ferrochrome production and reduce grid pressure. Regional Summit Security: Ahead of the SADC summit in Durban, police arrested people over alleged attempts to breach venue security using fake or misused accreditation. SADC Agenda: South Africa’s SADC chair push highlights migration, trade, critical minerals and industrialisation as leaders meet. Kariba Ferry Disaster: The Lake Kariba ferry death toll rose to 84 as investigations intensify into navigational error, possible overloading and failure to heed weather warnings.