Energy & Infrastructure: CPMZ will expand the Beira–Harare fuel pipeline capacity by 67% from 3m to 5m cubic metres by end-2027, adding two pumping stations and strengthening supply for landlocked neighbours. Mining & Investment: Tharisa’s Karo Platinum secures a 25-year special mining lease after agreeing fiscal terms with Government, with over US$240m already invested and Phase 1 targeting 226,000 oz of PGMs. Energy Sovereignty: Zimbabwe moves to allow independent power producers to generate, transmit, distribute and retail electricity—framed as a major step toward energy sovereignty and industrial growth. Agriculture & Food Security: Farmers are urged to stock livestock feed for up to two years as El Niño threatens pastures and water; maize prices also rise on tight local supply, widening premiums to global benchmarks. Trade & Compliance: Zimra seizes 4.3 tonnes of smuggled meat at Beitbridge, warning consumers to buy from licensed retailers. Roads & Logistics Finance: CBZ Bank commits US$100m to rehabilitate the Harare–Chirundu highway, aiming to cut transport costs along key trade corridors. Consumer Protection: Zimbabwe rolls out a consumer protection policy (2026–2030) to curb counterfeit goods and unfair trade practices. Climate Finance: Zimbabwe is urged to leverage carbon credits to fund drought resilience and land restoration, linking climate action with local economic opportunity. Solar Push: Zimbabwe hosts the International Solar Alliance Africa regional meeting in Victoria Falls, targeting higher solar uptake and solarisation for agriculture. Security & Justice: Five foreign nationals are remanded in a R600m crystal meth lab case in Musina, while Zimbabwe also faces calls to professionalise driving standards.