Zimbabwe’s lithium ban: A risky strategic bet? 

But sound ambition does not guarantee sound outcomes. The effectiveness of policy lies not only in what is done, but in how it is done. 

Lithium export ban: Zim must be careful what it wishes for

It has been almost a month since Zimbabwe introduced a ban on the export of raw lithium and concentrates
By Vengesayi Tongogara 14h ago

NAP pushes ‘lithium-for-fuel’ policy amid price surge

The Nationalists Alliance Party (NAP) has sounded the alarm over surging fuel prices, warning of severe knock-on effects for households and businesses already strained by rising costs. 
By Staff Reporter 15h ago

‘Design insurance products that respond to the needs that people have’

AH: Now, I know, of course, as the Group CEO of First Mutual, insurance runs through your blood, if I can say it that way.
By Staff Reporter 17h ago

Predatory fuel pricing is now a public health threat

In March alone, fuel prices surged dramatically, pushing petrol to around US$2,17 per litre — a staggering jump of nearly 40% from earlier levels.  
By Johannes Marisa 19h ago

‘Tax hikes threaten Simbisa Brands growth momentum’

The group plans to roll out 31 new outlets and refurbish 21 stores by June 2026, part of a broader strategy to deepen its footprint across the region. 
By Tatira Zwinoira 19h ago

‘HAZ-FBC Insurance deal a brick to fortify the wall’

The cover is already available and the roll-out will occur now that the FBC team has started reaching out to our members with information and direct communication.
By Zivisai Chagaka 19h ago

Old Mutual keeps Zim business ring-fenced as fund transfers stall.

The decision, applied prospectively, reflects the economy’s continued reliance on the US dollar and brought an end to hyperinflation accounting for the unit. 
By Tatira Zwinoira 19h ago

Zim’s lithium export ban signals new phase in mining cooperation

The policy brought forward the planned ban, originally scheduled to take full effect in January 2027, by nearly ten months, sending shockwaves through lithium markets. 
By Zhou Jinyan 19h ago