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Fuel price surge drives the poor deeper into crisis

When President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power on the back of a November 2017 military coup, he promised a new era of responsiveness and accountability.

By Newsday 9h ago

Fuel price surge drives the poor deeper into crisis

Zulu lithium project nears milestone

The funding, raised through a new share issue, is earmarked for the final stages of installation and the critical commissioning phase of the Xinhai flotation plant.

By Business Reporter Apr. 2, 2026

SA miner Valterra seeks payment plan

The company said it was in discussions with the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion (MoFED) after revealing last month that authorities owed it R1,9 billion.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 2, 2026

Lithium ore export ban firestorms boomerang, MMCZ says being ‘set back’ US$500 000 monthly

Industry sources say Zimbabwe could be losing as much as US$60 million monthly in royalties and taxes following the indefinite ban, demonstrating the scale of disruption to Treasury inflows.

By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 2, 2026

Lithium ore export ban firestorms boomerang, MMCZ says being ‘set back’ US$500 000 monthly

Botha Mine challenges minister’s authority over survey discrepancies

Botha Mine’s application responds to a complaint lodged by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine, the legitimate holder of Mining Lease 21 (ML 21).

By Staff Reporter Apr. 2, 2026

Botha Mine challenges minister’s authority over survey discrepancies

Miners demand probe into Chinese illicit practices

The revelation has sparked alarm within the local mining industry and prompted immediate measures to protect the integrity of Zimbabwe’s gold sector.

By Kenneth Nyangani Apr. 1, 2026

Miners demand probe into Chinese illicit practices

Kitsiyatota declared "No-Go Zone" as court halts operations over violent clashes

The ruling, issued on Friday, follows an ex parte application filed by miner Lee-Roy Kambasha against Navid Incorporated (Private) Limited and Side Electricals (Private) Limited.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 27, 2026

Kitsiyatota declared "No-Go Zone" as court halts operations over violent clashes

Under-fire lithium giant says US$400m refinery by year 2027

The abrupt ban, announced by Mines minister Polite Kambamura last month, sent Chinese lithium prices spiking, highlighting Zimbabwe’s influence on the global market.

By Tinashe Kairiza Mar. 27, 2026