Zimbabwe-South Africa Connectivity: Emirates and South African Airways expanded their codeshare to cover Harare and Victoria Falls, giving travellers easier one-ticket links via Johannesburg and Dubai. Investment Push: Zida approved about US$1.59bn in Q2 projects, with mining leading (US$768.5m) as the agency shifts from licensing to making sure deals actually deliver. Transport Talks at Beitbridge: Zimbabwe and South Africa held high-level talks in Victoria Falls on road, air and border cooperation, with a third bridge at Beitbridge Border Post a key agenda item. Environment Under Pressure: Environmental groups urged President Mnangagwa to stop mining destruction at Mutare’s Christmas Pass, warning of irreversible damage to the natural heritage site. Municipal Updates: Harare City Council says trapped air in water pipes can make meters register “apparent” consumption, and it’s installing air valves to reduce the problem; Harare also plans to standardise home industries and add fire-prevention measures after fires. Governance Scrutiny: Auditor-General findings put NetOne under fire over fuel losses, weak controls and contract lapses. Sports Calendar: The 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier is set for Feb 22–Mar 23, with venues still undecided.