Latest news in Zimbabwe? September 25th, 2026

Key news developments in Zimbabwe for September 25, 2026:

• United Nations General Assembly: President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, setting out Zimbabwe’s strategic agenda ahead of assuming its non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. Priorities highlighted included preventive diplomacy, strengthening UN–African Union security cooperation, combating illicit resource trafficking, and elevating youth and women in peacebuilding.

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• Economic Indicators & Inflation: The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) released September inflation data, reporting that the annual Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) inflation rate rose to 3.7%, up from 2.9% in August. Month-on-month ZWG inflation rose slightly to 0.5%, reflecting modest price pressures despite broader exchange rate controls.

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• U.S. Healthcare Aid Fallout: Repercussions continue following the announcement that the United States is withdrawing bilateral funding for several healthcare programs after negotiations over a renewed memorandum of understanding broke down with local authorities.

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• Urban Infrastructure & Sanitation Concerns: Parliamentarians raised urgent concerns over a growing municipal sanitation crisis across major cities, with reports presented to lawmakers revealing that only 20 of the country’s 63 sewage treatment plants are currently operational, severely impacting Harare and surrounding communities.

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• Critical Minerals & Investment: In the mining sector, Indian critical-minerals company Lohum announced plans for a $100 million investment to develop lithium-bearing assets, aligning with government mandates pushing for increased domestic processing and mineral beneficiation.

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