War & Recruitment: Zelenskyy told the UN that Russia has used citizens from 47 countries in its war, naming Zimbabwe and urging governments to protect nationals from deceptive recruitment. US Health Funding: The US says it will end funding for Zimbabwe health programmes by end of September after Zimbabwe declined a US health MOU tied to sensitive data sharing, putting HIV and other services at risk. AFCON 2027 (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe Warriors climbed four places on the FIFA live rankings after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Sierra Leone; they now face DR Congo next. AFCON Qualifiers (Local logistics): ZIFA’s new luxury Warriors bus is delayed after South Africa’s public holiday slowed import paperwork, pushing delivery beyond the expected return. City of Harare: The City says a claimed Bulawayo Road closure for an AFCON match was false; police will instead manage traffic at intersections around the National Sports Stadium. Court Watch: Walter Magaya’s Yadah Hotel was acquitted over unregistered medicines after the state failed to link the hotel to items found in a room. Harare Fire: A “massive” fire destroyed a Glen View 8 home industry complex, with investigations underway. Governance & Corruption: Bulawayo Ward 26 councillor Mpumelelo Moyo’s appeal against a US$20 000 bribery conviction was dismissed. Humanitarian: Zimbabwe donated 10 tonnes of food to drought-hit communities in Botswana’s Bobirwa District via ZimAid. Energy & Industry: Electricity stability beyond 200 days without load shedding is boosting industrial output and cutting costs.