Debt & Budget Discipline: Government says it will no longer borrow to fund budget support or consumption, with future loans reserved for revenue-generating infrastructure like roads, rail, dams, irrigation, border posts and power. Higher Education Reform: Officials say university expansion must come with higher student intake, not “self-serving” enrolment restrictions by professional bodies, after Midlands State University reported 1,000 law applicants but only 100 enrolled. Mining Crackdown: A task force is set to tackle illegal mining after reports from Bindura linked the activity to damaged infrastructure, pollution and health risks including silicosis and TB. Mining Skills Push: The Zimbabwe School of Mines urged more human capital for a modernising sector, citing needs in digitalisation, lithium conversion and environmental management. Agriculture & Livestock: Government-backed livestock genetics are boosting climate-resilient herds as Zimbabwe targets six million cattle by 2030. Regional Trade: SADC moves to simplify border procedures to cut costs for small-scale traders, including Zimbabwe. Sports & Youth: CBZ backs Team Zimbabwe with US$15,000 for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics; Junior Sables’ Barthes Trophy hopes end after a loss to Kenya.