Cricket World Cup Boost: The ICC has unveiled the 12 host venues for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Zimbabwe set to stage matches at Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club (Bulawayo) and the new Fale Mosi-oa-Tunya stadium in Victoria Falls. Road Tragedy: At least six people died and six were injured after a commuter omnibus plunged into a water-filled gully in Harare near the Tynwald rail crossing. Public Finance: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe will not introduce a supplementary budget this year, citing stronger revenue collections and controlled spending. Data Protection Costs: POTRAZ’s new annual licence requirement for data controllers is drawing backlash, with fears it will raise compliance costs for businesses, churches, schools and civic groups. Security Message: Army commander Lt Gen Asher Tapfumaneyi urged Zimbabweans to keep normal activities running and avoid disruptions. Local Governance: Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says municipal police will be retrained after being granted arrest powers, with plans to identify “bad apples.” Mining Focus: VP Constantino Chiwenga urged deeper mineral exploration to secure Zimbabwe’s place in the critical minerals economy. Court Update: The High Court dismissed lawyer Edwin Manikai’s bid to appeal a defamation ruling, sending the case back to the ordinary court process.