Lithium Push: President Mnangagwa hailed Chinese investment in Zimbabwe’s lithium beneficiation, spotlighting Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt’s Goromonzi lithium sulphate plant and Sinomine’s Bikita project as the country moves from raw exports to local value addition. Food Security: The Mutiusinazita Seed Bank in eastern Zimbabwe is helping smallholders preserve traditional seed varieties, boosting resilience during droughts and creating a small income stream through seed sales. HIV Funding Warning: UNAIDS says global HIV prevention aid fell 23% in 2025, warning infections and deaths could rise again despite recent gains. SME Growth Finance: The ZSE signed an MoU with Lloyd Corporate Capital to expand access to growth funding for SMEs via ZEEX. Child Protection Case: A Waterfalls man appeared in court accused of aggravated indecent assault after allegedly sexually assaulting a Form One girl. Protests and Security: Ahead of 31 July demonstrations against CAA3, Beitbridge saw heavy army and police deployment, while reports say many people stayed home and business continued. Cricket World Cup 2027: ICC confirmed 12 host cities across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with a new brand campaign launched in Johannesburg. Climate Journalism: Zimbabwe Media Commission validated a Draft Climate Change Reporting Manual to improve how journalists cover climate impacts and solutions. Transport Tragedy: Another deadly kombi crash was reported, adding to a grim week of road deaths.