Women Entrepreneurship & Trade: First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa led a Zimbabwe Legacy Empowerment delegation of women entrepreneurs in Moscow, showcasing products across mining, agriculture, tourism, construction and manufacturing to unlock partnerships, investment and technology transfer. Tourism Strategy: Zimbabwe is shifting tourism growth to target high-spending travellers, with Australia flagged as a top source by expenditure even if arrivals are lower. Sanganai/Hlanganani Momentum: More than 140 international buyers have arrived in Masvingo for the Sanganai/Hlanganani expo (Sept 9-12), boosting hotel and lodge business ahead of President Mnangagwa’s official opening. Construction Partnerships: CIFOZ will hold its 2026 AGM/Congress in Bulawayo (Sept 23-25) pushing resilience, new tech, and joint ventures/PPPs to mobilise capital for mega projects. Mining ESG & Tenure: Zimbabwe is moving to make ESG compliance a prerequisite for applying for and renewing mining rights, tightening how water, rehabilitation and community commitments affect project access. Tax Enforcement: ZIMRA’s rental income presumptive tax (15% of gross rent) starts from Jan 1, with penalties up to 100% for non-payment, as enforcement pressure rises. Electricity Liberalisation: Zimbabwe opened distribution and retail to private players under SI 128 of 2026, with 25-year renewable licences and developer obligations to finance infrastructure. Agriculture Markets: GMB expanded grain buying with 1,804 mobile points as deliveries jump 122% after strong rainfall. Public Service Tech: GovPay is rolling out e-payslips and an integrated payroll-pensions system for civil servants. Health & Livestock: MEVAC LSD vaccine launch marks progress in protecting cattle from lumpy skin disease. Infrastructure Delays: Lupane Provincial Hospital construction is only 22.7% complete, with the contractor owed over US$2m, slowing works. Safety in ASM: A grim underground mine recovery video is renewing calls for stronger small-scale mining safety and emergency preparedness.