Cricket Tour Update: Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in a packed UAE home season starting Oct 9, with a one-off Test vs Bangladesh, an ODI tri-series (Oct 17-23), then a three-match T20I series (Oct 27-Nov 1) and two Tests vs Zimbabwe (Nov 5-9 and Nov 13-17). Women’s Cricket: South Africa’s new-look Proteas women’s squad begins a historic five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo from Sept 11-19 at Queens Sports Club, with Laura Wolvaardt leading and several uncapped players included. Local Sports Spotlight: Zimbabwean striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya won Betway Premiership Player of the Month for August after scoring five goals in four matches for AmaZulu. Mining Crackdown: South African police arrested 30 suspects in Mohlakeng targeting illegal mining, seizing generators, jackhammers, explosives and other equipment. Mining Policy: Zimbabwe has banned exports of antimony and tungsten and suspended shipments of ores and concentrates to push local processing. Border Relief: Zimbabwe’s duty-free return of household goods for citizens affected by South Africa anti-migrant protests is being facilitated through Zimra’s flexible customs regime at Beitbridge. Public Health/Regulation: A new Veterinary Council of Zimbabwe (2026–2028) is set to modernise and strengthen the regulatory framework for veterinary practice. Tourism Push: Zimbabwe is positioning Gonarezhou National Park for more investment ahead of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe Tourism Expo, highlighting wildlife and conservation infrastructure.