Africa-India Trade: A Kolkata conference on “Africa-India Business Linkage” brought Ghana, Nigeria, Togo and Zimbabwe to discuss new trade and investment ties. Urban Livelihoods Under Pressure: Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume sparked backlash after saying people who can’t afford the capital should leave, as authorities also push a nationwide cleanup that limits CBD vending hours and targets informal traders. SME & Jobs: Bulawayo-based BPC says Zimbabwe’s informal sector is the biggest employer but still lacks finance, markets, skills support and policy backing—calling for a full SME policy review. Mining & FX Relief: Zimplats unlocked about US$46.5m in local-currency funds previously trapped under Zimbabwe’s FX retention system, easing cash constraints. Competition & Food Industry: Zimbabwe’s Competition and Tariff Commission launched a safeguard probe into pasta imports after National Foods complained of rising volumes and price undercutting. Energy & Cost of Living: ZERA raised fuel prices again, with diesel up to US$2.08/litre and blended petrol to US$2.06. Climate & Agriculture: Zimbabwe braces for a possible severe drought linked to El Niño, with farmers increasingly turning to solar-powered irrigation and anticipatory action support in Beitbridge. Tech & Innovation: World Robot Olympiad Zimbabwe finals highlighted “robots meet culture,” while postal and courier leaders heard admissions that postal volumes are falling and funding gaps remain.