Irrigation Push for Food Security: Zimbabwe targets 496,000 hectares of irrigated land by 2030, with ARDA set to scale irrigated output from 2,500 hectares to 25,000 hectares by 2030, as Government moves to cut rain-fed risk and boost year-round production. AI for Industry: The ICT Ministry says it will launch an AI Startup Unit to fast-track responsible AI use cases, help ventures navigate procurement and standards, and support Zimbabwe’s AI strategy (2026-2030). Mining Value Addition: President Mnangagwa hailed Chinese investment in lithium processing, including Huayou’s lithium sulphate plant and other beneficiation projects, warning Zimbabwe will not return to exporting raw minerals. Gold and Sector Growth: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube projects gold output at 55.6 tonnes in 2026, with mining growth expected to support exports, jobs and foreign currency. Trade Finance Boost: CBZ Bank sealed a landmark US$190m Afreximbank deal to expand trade finance and SME lending, plus support strategic energy projects. Disaster Management Shift: Zimbabwe is moving from reactive to proactive disaster risk management, deepening early warning and climate resilience cooperation with the IFRC. Women in Mining: ZASWMA will champion responsible women miners, focusing on formalisation, environmental stewardship and occupational health and safety. Public Finance Clarification: Treasury says a reported 143% budget utilisation under OPC is not an overrun or unauthorised spending, describing it as centrally managed strategic programmes. Corruption Watch: ZACC alleges a US$1m driver’s licence fraud ring at VID, with arrests linked to selling learner licences and competency certificates. Climate Journalism: Zimbabwe Media Commission validates a Draft Climate Change Reporting Manual to improve how journalists cover climate impacts and solutions.