Zimbabwe's Finance Minister announces emergency budget revision for Q2 2026
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister has announced an emergency budget revision for the second quarter of 2026. Other notable news includes the Warriors captain Billiat scoring a brace in an AFCON qualifier victory, and the ZSE All Share Index gaining 2.4% due to strong mining sector performance. EcoCash processed a record 40 million transactions in a single month, while the Victoria Falls UNESCO designation was expanded to cover an additional 200,000 hectares. The Harare City Council approved an $80 million water infrastructure rehabilitation plan, and Zimbabwe's inflation rate dropped to 4.2%, its lowest in seven years. Musician Winky D announced a 22-city Igwe World Tour, and Highlanders FC secured the Castle Lager PSL title. The SADC Infrastructure Fund approved $2 billion for a regional rail network.
