Housing & Construction: ZimBuild says its Eastworlds Youth Housing Project in Mvurwi will help ease Zimbabwe’s housing backlog after a groundbreaking attended by senior officials. Chemicals Safety: EMA says Zimbabwe has secured over 10 tonnes of obsolete pesticides in controlled storage at Gwanda, moving from scattered stockpiles to a monitored system. Cement & Manufacturing: PPC Zimbabwe declared US$25m in dividends and reported stronger earnings, citing improved plant reliability and higher clinker self-sufficiency. Agri-Industry & Local Jobs: Zimbabwe’s gold export receipts jumped 61% to US$2.6bn in eight months to August, driven by higher prices and expanded domestic production. Mining & Energy Transition: Invictus Energy advances Cabora Bassa gas commercialisation with a PPSA and pilot gas production plans; Government also points to improved power stability boosting industry. Water Infrastructure: South Africa and Zimbabwe are discussing a $500m Thuli Moswa dam to supply the Musina-Makhado SEZ. Local Value Chains: Schweppes is lining up a Phikwe Citrus supply deal to strengthen agro-processing links. Transport & Compliance: Harare’s AI traffic system has recorded 4m+ violations, with fines now being issued. Culture as an Industry: Bulawayo designers return from Durban Fashion Fair, while the Tshitaudze Cultural Festival wrapped with calls to turn culture into jobs and tourism.