Zimbabwe–South Africa Returnees: President Mnangagwa has ordered that Zimbabweans coming back from South Africa be welcomed “with dignity” and supported by reintegration programmes, as the return flow accelerates after tougher crackdowns on undocumented migrants; government says 11,065 have been facilitated so far, with 58,768 total returnees recorded. Border Operations: Musina’s temporary repatriation centre is processing thousands of Malawians, Mozambicans and Zimbabweans with buses running to Beitbridge, while ZRP denies viral claims of police assaulting returnees at Beitbridge, saying the footage is from an unrelated mining incident. Mining & Trade Controls: ZACC and ZIMRA have busted a lithium smuggling syndicate, alleging fraudulent exports to China via Forbes Border Post. Construction & Housing Finance: Contractors warn borrowing costs can hit 50% a year, pricing them out of projects, while real estate players say Zimbabwe lacks long-term 25-year mortgages, choking property growth. Health Infrastructure: Mpilo Hospital’s radiotherapy upgrades are on track for completion by Nov–Dec, with new cancer machines and a CT scanner to expand access. Education & Skills: Chinhoyi University of Technology marks 25 years with a research conference, while Cituripasi Secondary School in Beitbridge nears completion of a girls’ boarding facility to keep learners in class. Livestock & Rural Livelihoods: Binga farmers are benefiting from new dip tanks as tick-borne diseases like January Disease continue to wipe out cattle and rural wealth. Urban Business: Bulawayo is set for a major informal trading shake-up, including plans for a new trading complex to ease CBD congestion.