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.
By Tapiwa Morgan Makoni
12h ago
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
