Monopoly myth or balanced Partnership: Unpacking Al Jazeera’s lithium coverage
Western multinationals spent decades shipping unprocessed mineral ores overseas without building any local smelting or processing facilities.
By Saxon Zvina
Jun. 19, 2026
Learning from diverse development models for Africa’s customised modernisation
- Cultural orientation: Western development highlights individual values, while China attaches importance to collective wellbeing and inherits fine traditional culture.
By Saxon Zvina
Jun. 5, 2026
Behind the “China shock” panic lies a deeper Western crisis of confidence
From an African perspective, it is neither reasonable to blindly glorify China’s development model nor follow Western biased opinions to reject China arbitrarily.
By Tinashe Nyamushanya
May. 25, 2026
The govt must explain why investors are stampeding out
There was a revealing moment during a quiet meeting with a Western diplomat this week. Between polite exchanges and frank talk, one truth emerged with striking clarity.
By Shame Makoshori
May. 8, 2026
Western Union partners Sasai Fintech to expand digital remittances in Africa
Global money transfer service Western Union and Sasai Fintech, a unit of Cassava Technologies, have launched an international money transfer mobile app
By Valentine Maya
Mar. 5, 2026
Gaza: Why the world demands a new global architecture
The tragedy unfolding in Gaza is more than a regional conflict
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
Oct. 30, 2025
Bulawayo filmmaker launches film school
A Bulawayo filmmaker has launched a new film school to cultivate creative talent in Zimbabwe’s southwestern region.
By Margaret Lubinda
Oct. 15, 2025
Western right-wing politics: A chance to push for locally-driven economic development
THE shift towards right-wing politics in the Western world is unfolding faster than anticipated
By Tapiwa Gomo
Mar. 3, 2025
Ritualist jailed for kidnapping, attempted rape
Maronze told the court that he wanted to rape the girl following what he had been instructed by a traditional healer.
By William Vundla
Oct. 30, 2024
