Diaspora Spotlight: President Mnangagwa was praised at ZAA Diaspora Week 2026 in Harare for backing diaspora investment, innovation and skills transfer under Vision 2030. Crime & Justice: A Springs detective’s work helped secure a 12-year sentence for an Eskom cable theft suspect, while the High Court set aside a ruling in Walter Magaya’s rape case, ordering proper handling of “vulnerable witness” protections. Courts & Custody: Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law, Kelsea Tafirenyika, remains in custody after bail was delayed over alleged use of two ID documents, and Mbedzi’s bail still can’t be acted on due to an expired, missing passport. Public Safety: Police in Bulawayo warned residents to tighten home security as holiday patrols and roadblocks intensify. Urban Transport: Harare’s council launched sting operations targeting illegal ride-hailing, including InDrive drivers, sparking backlash. Water & Bills: Harare admitted prepaid meters can charge for “thin air” when compressed air spins meters, raising fresh anger from ratepayers. Economy & Infrastructure: Zimbabwe’s drought resilience programme with China and UNICEF targets 212,000 people, and Disco plans cement production from October using steel slag. Sports: Australia coach Andrew McDonald hinted tough IPL 2027 player-management calls as the Ashes build-up looms.