2023 marked a significant milestone – the halfway point towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Zimbabwe, like many countries, faces challenges on this path. The 2023 Sustainable Development Report shows progress in three SDG areas, with stagnation in seven and significant work needed in five. Data is still unavailable for two. However, as an African proverb wisely says, “If you are building a house and a nail breaks, do you stop building or do you change the nail?” Zimbabwe has embraced this spirit, adapting, and innovating to overcome obstacles.