School Safety Crisis: A minibus packed with schoolchildren caught fire in Gweru (Senga suburb), killing seven pupils; 11 others were injured and rushed to hospital, with police investigating the cause and early reports pointing to a petrol jerry can. Food Safety Crackdown: Bulawayo City Council condemned 1.5 tonnes of elephant meat and issued 66 intimations/tickets after inspecting 1,715 premises, citing hygiene failures and unsafe food handling. Nursing Access Reform: Zimbabwe plans to decentralise nurse registration services so practitioners won’t have to travel to Harare for renewals and practising certificates. Cancer Care Upgrade: The Health ministry received a second batch of advanced radiotherapy equipment, including LINAC machines, as it moves from cancer infrastructure phase one into phase two focused on diagnostics and wider access. Cancer Equipment & Early Detection: Officials say the next phases will expand treatment centres beyond major cities to reach more provinces. Health Scam Warning: The ministry warned of a fake WhatsApp recruitment advert for trainee dental therapists, urging job seekers to use only official channels. Mental Health Research: A youth-led mental health intervention model tested in Botswana shows promise for teens and young adults, including those living with HIV. Nutrition & Wellness: Indigenous restaurants are rising in Bulawayo as people return to traditional grains like millet and sorghum, amid ongoing concerns about micronutrient deficiencies.