Why not now? A realistic roadmap for Zimbabwe's lithium economy
Lithium-battery production is extremely power-intensive and unforgiving of instability.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
11h ago
From Apollo to Artemis, how data, AI are taking humanity back to the moon
While lunar missions capture the imagination, the lessons they teach extend far beyond space exploration. Data-driven decision-making now shapes nearly every aspect of modern life.
By Naison Bangure
14h ago
US strategy faces bold backlash in Africa as aid deals get repackaged
The United States policymakers are reshaping their Africa strategy, swapping traditional development assistance for tightly-controlled “health security” deals
By Lovemore Nyawo
14h ago
Water tech outfit lays out Harare deal game plan
You are currently rolling out smart water meters in Harare. What are the pertinent features of this project?
By Tinashe Kairiza
15h ago
Artificial side of artificial intelligence
AI cannot fix broken governance, nor can it substitute for political will. It can only amplify what already exists. If corruption is entrenched, AI risks entrenching it further.
By Evans Sagomba
15h ago
Zim’s mineral revenues as fiscal counter-cyclical tool
MORE than a quarter of a century into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world remains off-track to meet its most fundamental promise: ending poverty and leaving no one behind.
By Esther Dzviti
15h ago
Seven-seat Mitsubishi Destinator now in Zim
The 1.5-litre turbo engine provides enough punch for daily use and open-road overtaking, with the 250Nm torque figure helping it feel responsive where it matters most.
By Andrew Muzamhindo
15h ago
Padenga’s golden pivot: margin expansion, US$1bn valuation underline FY2025 performance
PADENGA’s full-year results for the period ending December 31, 2025, underscore a company that has undergone a strategic transformation
By Kudakwashe Taimo
15h ago
The day the Union Jack came down: New dawn?
The 1980s was the decade when everything functioned. There were no potholes, no load-shedding. Council water was not only available for everyone, it was the best in Africa.
By George Hove
15h ago
Zim’s brain-picking economy must end
A financial literacy workshop demands hours of research, structure, audience profiling, rehearsal and the quiet courage to stand before strangers and say something worth hearing.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto
15h ago
Retail banking can power next phase of financial inclusion
Mobile money has built an extensive distribution network, supported by tens of thousands of agents across the country. Mobile penetration is high, and active usage continues to grow.
By Dennis Mambure
15h ago
Zim @ 46: Hyperinflation, reporter’s memoir
In 1992, my ambitions were being shaped in a remote district. It was a place where newspapers were scarce, television sets were unheard of, and supermarkets existed only in imagination.
By Shame Makoshori
15h ago
ZITF 2026: Opportunity knocking but will Zim answer?
But beneath the choreography of exhibitions and conferences sits a more uncomfortable question: can Zimbabwe turn interest into real investment?
By Mthandazo Nyoni
16h ago
Fix the ZiG or bury it
Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has a genuine chance at survival, supported by easing inflation, a firmer exchange rate, and improved fiscal discipline.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
17h ago
From diamonds to lithium: Africa’s chance to rewrite the resource story
The allocation will now reach 40% after the same period. The deal was seen as critical for the southern African country since its economy is largely dependent on the export of diamonds.
By Farai Mabeza
Apr. 16, 2026
Afreximbank’s US$11bln bet on South Africa Signals a new trade order
SOUTH Africa’s recent accession to African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Establishment Treaty as its 54th sovereign member could not have come at a more opportune moment.
By Mzwandile Masina
Apr. 13, 2026
The Great Unraveling: Why “capital realism” misreads a decoupling already in motion
China has expanded markets across ASEAN, BRICS+, and Africa, rather than depending on any single partner.
By Saxon Zvina
Apr. 11, 2026
Resource nationalism: Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban vs Indonesia’s nickel downstream paradigm
Zimbabwe’s systemic weaknesses, and assesses prospects for industrial upgrading against global market trends.
By Nyasha Mataka
Apr. 11, 2026
Impact of robotics on supply chain efficiency
The robotics technology is slowly witnessing supply chains morphing from ordinary networks into sophisticated technological webs which are flexible, efficient and remarkably resilient.
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 10, 2026
It’s final descent — How AI helps bring astronauts home
Behind this dramatic moment lies something far less visible, but equally powerful. Artificial intelligence is now playing a growing role in ensuring that astronauts return home safely.
By Naison Bangure
Apr. 10, 2026
Aviation’s significant challenge in a decade
The consequences are immediate and costly; longer block times, increased fuel burn, higher crew duty costs, and reduced aircraft utilisation.
By Adiel Mambara
Apr. 10, 2026
Mineral revenues as a fiscal counter-cyclical tool
From a macro-economic standpoint, social protection is not a welfare cost or charitable transfer.
By Esther Dzviti
Apr. 10, 2026
The DRC’s crisis and Africa’s democratic contradictions
The next general elections may be scheduled for December 2028, but the disputed 2023 polls continue to cast a long and corrosive shadow over the DRC’s political landscape.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Apr. 10, 2026
Can AI heal loneliness: Comfort or catastrophe?
So, what does this mean for Zimbabwe? Should we embrace AI companions as a cure for loneliness, or should we treat them as a dangerous substitute for human connection?
By Evans Sagomba
Apr. 10, 2026
Reform must not become a constitutional convenience
That is the reasonable side of the argument. But constitutional reform is never judged only by what is written on paper. It is judged by timing, context and intent.
By Taisa P Tshuma
Apr. 10, 2026
Gambling addiction crisis among Zim women
Gambling has quietly become a crisis in Zimbabwe. What was once considered a pastime for men has now spread significantly to women
By Zvikomborero Murimbechi
Apr. 10, 2026
Clock is ticking on Zim’s grey dividend
On one hand, companies speak endlessly about talent, institutional knowledge, work ethics and the difficulty of finding capable hands.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto
Apr. 10, 2026
Scepticism on new ZiG rollout not without reason
According to the RBZ, the new denominations include ZiG50, ZiG100 and ZiG200, while the ZiG10 and ZiG20 have been upgraded with enhanced security features.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Apr. 10, 2026
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