Gold re-emerges as core reserve asset: Strategic implications for the Global South and Africa’s gold-producing economies

Major gold producers across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Uganda, Mali, Burkina Faso and Tanzania, the ongoing global monetary restructuring brings unprecedented development opportunities.
By Saxon Zvina 7h ago

Zim elite sprinting duo ready for Texas tour

Having now been cleared by medical teams, Makarawu and Charamba are eager to test themselves against world-class opposition as they build momentum for the months ahead.

Zim chefs caught up in industrial-scale looting of lithium...Africa’s richest enclave buffeted by scourge blessed by stewards

Zimbabwe’s mining sector has been haunted by industrial-scale resource leakages. The country loses up to US$2 billion worth of gold annually through smuggling and illicit financial flows.
By Mthandazo Nyoni 12h ago

UK’s Ariana projects US$4,5bn gold sales from Zim Dokwe project

According to the miner, the project is expected to achieve payback about one year after processing operations begin and has an estimated internal rate of return of 92%.
By Blessed Ndlovu May. 29, 2026

Freda Rebecca triples exploration spend to secure 10-year mine life

Chinyere said Freda Rebecca was also expanding the use of artificial intelligence technologies in underground operations to improve geotechnical monitoring and mine safety.
By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 29, 2026

Mining regulations must be complied with, enforced

While the country’s obtaining mining regulations are in place, there are various compliance issues in the extractive sector and this has tainted the whole economic sub-sector.
By Harry Wilson May. 29, 2026

Ariana lifts Dokwe gold project to US$7,2bn valuation

Ariana Resources said the increase reinforces Dokwe as a long-life, low-cost operation with strong production potential across two development phases.
By Tatira Zwinoira May. 27, 2026

A baffling exit or a hoax as Gorimbo calls time on UFC career

“Thank you to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and everyone. I dared to be someone and something and failed,” Gorimbo wrote.
By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda May. 23, 2026

Zimra auctions confiscated vehicles in Beitbridge

Zimra also announced another rummage sale scheduled for June 24 to June 26 at Beitbridge Border Post.
By Silas Nkala May. 23, 2026