Market Pulse: Political economy of critical minerals
Critical minerals are defined less by geological rarity than by economic importance and supply vulnerability.
By Dennis Mambure
Mar. 6, 2026
Candid Comment: Raw minerals export ban must be enforced
Zimbabwe holds significant reserves of lithium, nickel, graphite and other strategic minerals critical to the global energy transition.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Mar. 6, 2026
Lithium to spur industrialisation: Chiwenga
Chiwenga hailed the progress at Sandawana Mines and the processing plant in Zvishavane saying the development will augment government’s development trajectory.
By Sydney Kawadza
Mar. 6, 2026
Beneficiation beyond rhetoric: Policy actions for sustainable mineral value chains in Zim
ZIMBABWE possesses a wealth of mineral resources, including lithium, platinum group of metals, chrome, gold and iron ore
By John Laisani
Mar. 5, 2026
RemitHope launches campaign to raise US$200k for 10 provincial education hubs
The eight-week campaign seeks to equip young people with practical, income-generating skills in agriculture, carpentry, welding, tailoring and information and communication technology
By Valentine Maya
Mar. 3, 2026
Lithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: Premier
PREMIER African Minerals has downplayed concerns over Zimbabwe’s recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, assuring investors that the move will not affect the future commercial production
By Business Reporter
Mar. 3, 2026
The long road to owning our wealth
For too long, Zimbabwe has shipped out its mineral riches in their crudest form, receiving crumbs while foreign refiners and traders reap the true rewards.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Mar. 2, 2026
Gold Leaf Tobacco: SARS claims billions from Sasfin in Rudland money laundering debacle
This happened amid repeated warnings over the lapse of risk and control measures at the bank’s foreign exchange division.
By Daily Maverick
Feb. 28, 2026
Nyika gives lifeline to Rusape triplets’ mother
She is now a mother of six after delivering twins — two girls — almost 10 years ago and a baby girl in 2020 before the triplets this months.
By Gracious Daniel
Feb. 26, 2026
