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Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah cancelled her trip to Zimbabwe due to unforeseen home commitments; she was to open the 2026 Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, but President Emmerson Mnangagwa will now open it.
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King Mzilikazi Commemoration is scheduled for 1–2 September 2026.
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in for a second term on 1 September 2026 in Lusaka.
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Young Women F4 ED National Convention is set for 31 August 2026 in Harare, with President Mnangagwa as guest of honour.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting world leaders at the White House.
Business & Economy
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Zimbabwe Public Service Pension Fund bought an 11.91% stake in CBZ for ~US$100 million; seller identity (speculated as Tagwirei, who denies it) remains unconfirmed.
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The U.S. and Canada are in an escalating trade war after negotiations collapsed; Trump accused Canada of seeking “benefits of being a U.S. state” without joining.
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A major South African platinum producer made an unsolicited approach to acquire or partner with Northam Platinum; market analysts point to Valterra Platinum (rebranded Anglo American Platinum) as the likely buyer, due to operational synergies. Formal expressions of interest are due by 1 December 2026.
South African Salaries & Inflation
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Average nominal net salary rose to R21,642 in July (+0.2% month-on-month, +2.2% year-on-year) – first monthly increase in nine months.
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Another index metric showed R20,269 for July, which is 2.2% below year-ago levels; year-to-date real salaries are down 2.1%.
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Consumer inflation dropped to 4.3% in July from 5.0% in June, helped by fuel price cuts, boosting real net salaries (+0.4% month-on-month).
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Public sector wages grew 8.6% (2025) and 9.1% (2024), with real increases >5% both years; private sector growth slowed to 4% (from 4.1% in 2024).
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Economists note broader salary growth remains subdued, purchasing power is weaker than a year ago, and recent inflation relief may be short-lived due to expected fuel price hikes.
Other
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South African rand continued rallying, trading at R15.92 against the USD.
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Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa revealed that at one point, more than 6 employees were dying of HIV per week at Econet.
