Victoria Falls Ownership Row: Zambia escalated its dispute with Zimbabwe over who owns the Falls, with Tourism Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga citing measurements (Zambia 1.2km vs Zimbabwe 500m) and saying Zambia controls key attractions like Devil’s and Angel’s Pools. Waste-to-Energy Push: Geo Pomona is in talks with Bulawayo City Council to replicate Harare’s waste-to-energy model at the Ngozi Mine dumpsite, aiming to tackle pollution risks through waste “mining” and encapsulation. Renewables Funding: Africa GreenCo secured an extra US$11.5m from PIDG and IFDK, with Sanlam joining to lift total funding in the third close to US$21.5m, supporting cross-border renewable power trading. Power Theft Crackdown: Two Bindura men were jailed for 10 years each for vandalising a ZETDC underground power cable, with damage valued at US$420. Education Infrastructure: Government-backed plans to build 1,000 new schools could cut Zimbabwe’s school deficit by about half, targeting rural and satellite schools. Skills & Jobs Pipeline: Africa Skills Week 2026 is set for Oct 12–16 at Harare International Conference Centre, aiming to link local innovators and businesses with investors across emerging sectors. Digital Transformation: VP Chiwenga said Zimbabwe is courting Chinese partners to move from consuming tech to creating and exporting digital solutions. Food Security: Zimbabwe cut maize imports by 34% in 2025/26, saving US$94m so far this year as local production rises.