Mining & Jobs: VP Dr Constantino Chiwenga headlined Mine Entra’s Exploration Symposium in Bulawayo, pushing faster mineral exploration to sustain Zimbabwe’s US$12bn mining vision, with calls to back junior miners and modern discovery tech. Environment & Compliance: Chief Wonondo urged miners to protect land and prevent toxic pollution, stressing rehabilitation and respect for sacred ecological rules. Lithium Push: Zimbabwe opened a $400m lithium sulphate plant near Harare as it moves to add value locally, after freezing raw exports ahead of a fuller ban next year. Local Infrastructure: Harare closed Rekayi Tangwena Avenue for emergency sewer repairs, while ZINARA widened Inkomo Tollgate lanes and starts nationwide e-tolling rollout to cut congestion. Land Reform: LTIC urged farmers with unsurveyed plots to register so they can qualify for title deeds. Security & Crime: Police plan church visits for crime prevention as armed robbers hit Bulawayo’s Jet Store. Justice & Governance: CAAZ faces financial “going concern” doubts after Auditor-General findings; High Court rejected Manikai’s bid to appeal a defamation ruling. Economy & Trade: CTC opened an investigation into Mega Market’s bid to acquire Lobels Holdings. Sports: ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup third-round fixtures set for Aug 7-9. Health & Rights: Government defended rejecting US$367m US health funding over conditions; teachers who graduated since 2019 still await jobs.