Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster: Zimbabwe’s government has launched formal investigations into the capsizing of the RIDA Mbuya Nehanda ferry, with officials citing overloading (about 180 passengers against a stated capacity of 90), strong waves, and possible negligence; President Mnangagwa declared a State of Disaster and ordered funeral services, medical help and psychosocial support as the death toll rises to 92, with some bodies still hard to identify. Healthcare Leadership & Access: Cimas will rename Bulawayo Medical Centre in honour of pioneering black doctor Dr Sipho Leonard Vivian Zwana, while NetOne expands telemedicine in Chipinge and Musikavanhu through free screenings and consultations. Substance Abuse Treatment: Matabeleland South seeks US$145,841 to finish converting the old Phakama TB clinic in Gwanda into a provincial drug and substance abuse rehabilitation centre. Public Health Update: Zimbabwe is seeing a late seasonal influenza surge (nearly 12,000 cases weekly), with the Ministry stressing it is influenza A and B—not COVID-19—and warning against antibiotic misuse, especially for children, the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. Policy & Oversight: Parliament is intensifying checks on ZINARA road funds and fuel use by councils, and a High Court ruling has tightened legal scrutiny of police conduct at roadblocks. Education & Work: ZimStat reports graduates have higher labour-force participation and formal employment rates than lower-educated groups.