Disaster Preparedness: Zimbabwe is moving from reacting to disasters to planning ahead, with Government and the IFRC strengthening early warning, climate resilience and community readiness. Public Finance Clarity: Treasury says the reported 143% budget utilisation under the Office of the President and Cabinet is not a spending spree, not unauthorised expenditure, and not an overrun—described as centralised management of strategic programmes. Mining & Jobs: Zimbabwe expects record gold output of 55.6 tonnes in 2026, while lithium beneficiation gets a boost as China-backed plants push value addition. Trade Finance Boost: Afreximbank has signed a US$190m deal for CBZ Bank to expand trade finance and SME lending, including support for energy-linked projects. Women in Mining: ZASWMA says it will champion responsible, formalised women miners with a focus on mercury-free production, safety and environmental stewardship. Humanitarian & Health: Health officials say changes are underway after the “untimely” death of a Zimbabwe-born care worker in Jersey, following an inquest that cited missed opportunities. Regional Tragedy: A bus crash in South Africa’s Free State killed 12 Zimbabweans, including five children, with dozens injured. Zimbabwe-Global Links: Zimbabwe and Malaysia are negotiating an MoU to deepen media and broadcasting cooperation. Sports: Highlanders and Caps United resume their rivalry after a memorial service, while Zimbabwe’s mining growth and cricket World Cup preparations continue to dominate the wider news cycle.