Lithium Value-Add Push: Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban is starting to pay off, with Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe showcasing Africa’s first lithium sulphate plant as Government doubles down on processing minerals at home. Currency Stability & ZiG: RBZ and Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube say ZiG is edging toward sole use for domestic transactions, citing reserves rising to US$1.6bn and improved confidence. Irrigation & Food Security: Officials visited the first 106 functional parts of the Kanyemba Irrigation Scheme, targeting 352 households and rural jobs after years of drought and power delays. Returnees & School Access: Government says 99,418 citizens returned from South Africa between 28 May and 10 July, while guidance aims to stop schools from blocking returning learners over missing documents. Mining Exports Shift: MMCZ reports mineral exports up 84% to US$2.532bn in H1, with lithium sulphate and other higher-value products leading the move beyond raw exports. Bulawayo Reindustrialisation: New infrastructure projects, including the US$12m Fairgrounds Retail Centre and the US$3m Franciscan Centre, are set to boost manufacturing and investment. Agriculture Update: Seed cotton intake fell 27% as the season ends, with farmers reporting partial payments. Politics & Allegations: Govt dismisses an AI-generated letter claiming Auxillia Mnangagwa would be inaugurated as President, calling it fabricated. Sports: Zimbabwe’s Sables name a changed starting XV for the Nations Cup finale against Canada.