Zimbabwe NewsDay reports on economic, sports, and cultural developments
NewsDay reports on several key developments in Zimbabwe. The Finance Minister announced an emergency budget revision for Q2 2026. In sports, Warriors captain Billiat scored a brace in an AFCON qualifier victory, and Highlanders FC secured the Castle Lager PSL title with three games remaining. Economically, the ZSE All Share Index gained 2.4% due to strong mining sector performance, EcoCash processed a record 40 million transactions in a single month, and Zimbabwe's inflation rate dropped to 4.2%, its lowest in seven years. The Harare City Council approved an $80 million water infrastructure rehabilitation plan. Culturally, Winky D announced a 22-city Igwe World Tour across four continents. Additionally, the Victoria Falls UNESCO designation was expanded to cover an additional 200,000 hectares, and the SADC Infrastructure Fund approved $2 billion for a regional rail network.
