Land & Courts: South Africa’s High Court is set to hear a challenge by AfriForum, the DA and the IRR to parts of Ramaphosa’s Expropriation Bill, with arguments expected on 3 August 2026. Mining & Legal Disputes: Zimbabwe’s High Court rejected the Simbi couple’s bid to nullify an earlier decision in the long-running Fletcher 986 mining dispute, ruling one judge cannot overturn another’s ruling. Rural Digital Skills: Gwayi’s Uncommon-Painted Dog Conservation Innovation Hub was commissioned to train rural youth in computer literacy, software development and digital marketing, aiming to cut unemployment and poaching. Community Mining Benefits: Gwanda Community Economic Empowerment Trust says Blanket Mine dividends of US$1.8m (Q1) and US$2.5m (Q2) are funding schools, clinics, water projects and income schemes. Power & Industry: Zimbabwe reports a near-two-decade winter milestone of uninterrupted electricity, crediting improved performance at Hwange and Kariba and support from tariffs and maintenance. Industrial Policy: A State of Industry report says import substitution of about US$3bn in manufactured goods could create thousands of jobs, highlighting opportunities in pharmaceuticals, fertilisers, iron & steel and tissue paper. Air Zimbabwe: The Harare–London Gatwick relaunch hit another snag as Flight UM724 was rescheduled after operational issues, underlining early route resilience challenges. Agriculture & Livestock: Matopos Research Institute-backed AI training will roll out artificial insemination services to ward level for 150,000 livestock, boosting herd genetics and growth. Energy Regulation & Inclusion: ZERA’s Bulawayo charity golf tournament raised proceeds for ZIMAS, reinforcing support for vulnerable communities. Lithium Investment Push: Lithium producers renewed calls for urgent tax incentives to unlock over US$1.4bn in planned high-value lithium sulphate investments.