Beyond the minerals mafia narrative: African sovereignty and strategic partnership
In several cases, these CSOs align with domestic political opposition, and their criticism of Chinese investment serves as a proxy to challenge incumbent governments.
By Debra Manyasi
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Jena targets US$100m expansion to lift output
JENA Mines will require more than US$100 million in phased capital investment to fund a major expansion aimed at lifting gold output beyond 200 kilogrammes per month
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
Review of "China's minerals mafia: A global pattern of corruption, environmental destruction and human rights abuse”
Media reporting from outlets including Daily Maverick, Dialogue Earth, Wall Street Journal, and New Zimbabwe is moderate strength as secondary sourcing.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 7, 2026
Beyond the Zimbabwe ‘minerals mafia’ narrative: African sovereignty and strategic partnership
By framing Chinese engagement as purely extractive, the report dismisses the sovereign development priorities of African nations and their documented policy choices.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 6, 2026
Government formalises small-scale miners in gold sector overhaul
Formalisation is expected to deliver wider benefits, including improved environmental management, enhanced safety standards and increased productivity.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 6, 2026
The geopolitical weaponisation of mining narratives against Zimbabwe's development
In 2024-2025, the United States government approached the Republic of Zimbabwe with a funding proposal that contained unprecedented conditionalities:
By Chenai Maposa
May. 5, 2026
Exposing the geopolitical smear behind the "China's mineral mafia" report
The US government approached Zimbabwe's mining sector with what it calls "technical assistance" and "investment frameworks." Washington's record speaks for itself:
By Killian Marisa
May. 5, 2026
The so-called ‘China minerals mafia’ report — A smear campaign against Zimbabwe and Africa’s development
The report spreads falsehoods about labor and environmental abuses, using isolated incidents to smear an entire industry — like judging a whole orchard by one rotten apple.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
May. 5, 2026
Food is back — but can Zimbabweans afford it?
However, harvesting starting in April this year is expected to provide Stressed (IPC Phase 2) conditions in deficit areas, with Minimal (IPC Phase 1) conditions in surplus areas.
By Lesley Kufandada
May. 4, 2026
