Education & Skills: Zimpapers Training Institute says it hit a 90% pass rate in HEXCO May/June 2026 exams, with Mass Communication Intake 1 posting 100% passes, reinforcing its media and business training push. Mining & Local Content: Zimbabwe Indigenous Miners Association and the Zimbabwe School of Mines roll out a “Train the Trainer” programme to help artisanal miners adopt safer, more productive practices under Education 5.0. Security: Police intensify patrols, roadblocks and surveillance ahead of Heroes’ Day and Defence Forces holidays. Debt & Finance: Zimbabwe’s Finance ministry says the UK and France will co-chair a debt coordination group to drive the US$2.7bn arrears clearance and restructuring plan. Tourism Infrastructure: Cabinet-backed PPP in Victoria Falls unlocks a US$66.9m bulk-infrastructure deal for Jafuta Estate, while Bulawayo–Victoria Falls road works get renewed funding. Ease of Doing Business: Government cuts licence fees across 13 sectors, including agriculture, education, transport, sport and natural stone exports. Trade & Industry: June export data shows a diversification gap, with gold and nickel mattes dominating and earnings concentrated in the UAE, South Africa and China. Climate & Food Security: UN warns El Niño could worsen hunger, with up to 49 million more people at risk. Mining Governance: CNRG petitions President Mnangagwa to halt mining at Mutare’s Christmas Pass over alleged irreversible environmental damage.