Motoring: The shimmering 2024 BMW 5 Series

A clean, uncomplicated and subtly assertive front fascia highlights the new 5 Series sedan’s understated athletic beauty and presence,
By Andrew Muzamhindo Mar. 8, 2024

Zim lithium miners to feel the heat as China ends EV subsidy

Last month’s decision to end Chinese EV subsidies means prices will start rising, leading to a slowdown in demand for the cars, and for lithium.
By Freeman Makopa Sep. 15, 2023

Reflecting on the export ban for raw lithium

The government does not consider concentrates as raw or unprocessed lithium.
By Victor Bhoroma Jan. 27, 2023

Candid Comment: Lithium rush exposes govt failures

Lithium is used to produce lithium-ion batteries for the electric vehicles (EV) manufacturing industry and other electric devices as well as solar panels.
By Tinashe Makichi Nov. 4, 2022

Zimbabwe deals help China tighten African lithium grip

Lithium has become a vital raw material required in the transition to a green economy. Lithium ion batteries are commonly utilised in EV manufacturing and in electric devices or solar panels to store excess solar energy.

By The Independent Mar. 13, 2022

Zimbabwe deals help China tighten African lithium grip

Lithium has become a vital raw material required in the transition to a green economy. Lithium ion batteries are commonly utilised in EV manufacturing and in electric devices or solar panels to store excess solar energy.

By The Independent Mar. 13, 2022

Pushback over Chinese lithium push

Lithium is a key raw materials in electric vehicles (EV) production, and China is the world’s biggest manufacturer.

By The Independent Feb. 27, 2022

Pushback over Chinese lithium push

Lithium is a key raw materials in electric vehicles (EV) production, and China is the world’s biggest manufacturer.

By The Independent Feb. 27, 2022