Beverage Manufacturing Boost: Delta Corporation says demand is outpacing production, with beverage volumes up 14% and revenue up 23%, prompting upgrades at Southerton and Belmont breweries plus more packaging and distribution investment. Digital Infrastructure: EAAIF backed by PIDG signed US$82.8m in private debt—US$32.8m for 728 telecom towers in DRC and US$50m to refinance and expand Liquid Intelligent Technologies’ 110,000km pan-African fibre network. Rural Industry & Value Addition: Zimbabwe’s cottonseed refining is gaining traction as local processors in Gokwe turn leftover seed into cooking oil, livestock feed and soap, keeping more value and jobs in rural areas. SME Capital Access: ZEEX is pushing Private Markets so SMEs can raise growth capital without going public, linking them to institutional and development finance investors. Energy Access: Government will expand rural electrification using least-cost technology via the Rural Electrification Fund and fiscus, mixing grid extension and solar where suitable. Labour Policy Dialogue: The 2026 Labour and Employment Summit opens in Bulawayo to shape reforms on decent work, formalisation and green jobs. Mining & Industrialisation Push: ZIDA approved about US$1.59bn in Q2 investments, with mining leading (US$768.5m) and manufacturing next (US$496.7m), as the agency shifts to implementation follow-through. Transport & Trade Links: Zimbabwe and South Africa hold transport talks in Victoria Falls, with a third Beitbridge bridge on the agenda to cut delays and improve cross-border movement. AI Skills Drive: Zimbabwe reports over 100,000 citizens trained in foundational AI skills under the National AI Strategy, alongside plans for regulation and service transformation. Debt Support: Zimbabwe secured UK and France backing through a new Debt Consultative Group to help restructure US$2.7bn arrears and unlock financing for infrastructure and industry.