El Niño & food security: Zimbabwe is bracing for a severe El Niño that could disrupt rainfall and food systems, even as recent seasons’ grain stocks and silo build-outs offer some buffer. Climate shocks & girls’ rights: Plan International reports climate disasters are driving child marriage, teen pregnancy and violence against girls, with Zimbabwe showing especially high increases in violence after climate events. Heat in pregnancy: The UN climate chief warns extreme heat is becoming a pregnancy hazard, threatening stillbirths and complications as health systems struggle. Solar momentum: Africa is set for a record 17GW of solar installations in 2026, with Zimbabwe projected to surge in additions—good news for power and business planning. Banking & courts: National Building Society was fined US$10,000 for contempt in a US$5m Treasury Bill dispute, while ZimInd Publishers sued 36 workers for US$100,000 over alleged defamation. Mining investment: London-listed Premier African Minerals raised about £1.2m to restart Zimbabwe’s Zulu lithium and tantalum project, targeting a short processing campaign. Aviation & business fallout: New details around the Wicknell Chivayo helicopter crash keep sparking debate, including claims about helicopter ownership and the status of his Harare mansion deal. Energy & trade finance: ATDC and CBZ partnership aims to boost Zimbabwe’s export trade, while RBZ pushes private capital for smarter infrastructure. Sports-business crossover: West Indies beat Zimbabwe in Harare to take a 2-0 T20I series lead, underscoring how sport continues to draw local attention and spending.