The fading power of unilateral sanctions and pathways to strategic autonomy: Lessons from China’s industrial security governance for the Global South

African nations and broader Global South economies have long borne the developmental costs of unilateral coercive measures and external economic coercion. 
By Saxon Zvina 4h ago

Who’s really running the show at 2026 World Cup?

It does not wear a jersey or lift a trophy. Yet this tournament has an invisible teammate, and it is worth understanding what it actually does, and what it does not.
By Naison Bangure 7h ago

Two central banks, one week, opposite directions — and why Washington still sets your borrowing costs

 Annual ZiG inflation, on ZimStat figures, eased to 4.4% in May 2026, down from 4.8% in April and a peak of 95.8% in July 2025; US dollar annual inflation is running near 2.8%.
By Isaac Jonas Jun. 21, 2026

The strategic reverberations of the US-Iran conflict for Africa and the Global South

To fully interpret what this shift means for Africa, one must look past formal diplomatic language and analyse the core strategic calculations behind Washington’s moves.
By Saxon Zvina Jun. 19, 2026

Stagnation and evasion: Europe’s long-term development challenges in a shifting world

Looking back over the past 40 to 50 years, Europe has lagged far behind other major economies in technological innovation, industrial strength, governance efficiency and social development.
By Tariro Chipo Moyo Jun. 18, 2026

Partnership or paternalism? How major powers engage with Africa

EU cooperation plans are often tied to strict Western political norms, and individual member states sign separate bilateral deals, making unified implementation nearly impossible.
By Tariro Chipo Moyo Jun. 18, 2026

Imperial ghosts reawaken: Japan’s military buildup and Its impacts

It stipulates that Japan renounces war and shall not maintain land, sea and air forces or other war potential.
By Saxon Zvina Jun. 8, 2026

US eyes increased investment in Zim

Tremont said the United States was keen to expand economic engagement with Zimbabwe, citing shared values of innovation, entrepreneurship and agriculture.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jun. 6, 2026

AI and Zim’s economic future: Innovation, productivity and national competitiveness

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to significantly transform Zimbabwe’s economy by improving efficiency across various sectors.
By Sharon Dzingai Jun. 5, 2026