Anti-Drug Campaign: NetOne and Heal Us Zimbabwe launched a 23-day walkathon from Beitbridge to Harare to mobilise communities to reject drug and substance abuse and support rehabilitation, using NetOne’s national footprint and digital platforms. Diplomacy & Trade: India reaffirmed commitment to deepening ties with Zimbabwe under Vision 2030, highlighting cooperation in health, skills transfer, agriculture, trade and clean energy. Business Networks: The Netherlands is set to launch a Netherlands-Zimbabwe Business Network to connect Dutch and Zimbabwean firms, share market intelligence and support new partnerships. Water & Rural Jobs: Government commissioned the Wanezi Dam, irrigation and piped water system in Insiza, positioning dams as engines of rural economic transformation supported by UK/UNDP funding. Export Push: ZimTrade is helping Zimbabwean firms take part in Zambia’s ZACS 2026 to reach buyers and expand processed foods, FMCG, building materials and light industrial exports across SADC/COMESA. Industry Finance: FBC Bank reiterated support for SMEs at World SME Day, stressing tailored business banking and advisory support. Regional Industry Growth: Proplastics reported a 139% surge in export sales in early 2026 as it expands regionally despite exporter policy frictions. Lithium Value Addition: Zimbabwe maintained its 2027 deadline for lithium beneficiation plants, urging firms to use tolling agreements if they can’t build processing capacity. Return Logistics: Zimbabwe said it has facilitated repatriation of over 3,600 citizens from South Africa and directed schools to admit returnee children.