Rail & Logistics Finance: Zimbabwe’s NRZ says it needs about US$600m to close rail gaps, buy rolling stock and upgrade workshops, pointing to a long-term recap plan with China Railway International Group and a PPP that refurbished locomotives and 100 wagons via Zimasco. Border Trade Modernisation: Mozambique has awarded a 25-year concession to a Chinese-led consortium to manage and modernise the Machipanda One-Stop Border Post with an estimated US$30m investment, aiming to cut border delays and boost the Beira Corridor. Mining Value Chains: UNIDO and UNIDO-linked SADC discussions in Zimbabwe push for regional critical-minerals processing and manufacturing, arguing value comes from cross-border complementarity, not just national deposits. Mozambique LNG Progress: Government approved the financing structure for Coral Norte FLNG (3.6 mtpa) in Cabo Delgado, designed to bring ENH in as the state’s project representative. Port & Freight Push: Grindrod plans to expand Maputo-area capacity, lifting Matola terminal throughput from 7.3m tonnes to 12m by mid-2027, as South Africa rail reforms open more access for private operators. Tourism Marketing Link: Emirates signed a partnership with Mozambique’s tourism agency ANDITUR to promote inbound travel and improve connectivity into Mozambique. Independent Testing Boost: Alfred H Knight opened a new Maputo metals and minerals lab to shorten turnaround times for iron ore, chrome and manganese testing. Inflation Watch: Mozambique’s annual inflation eased to 6.45% in August, with food and clothing among key contributors.