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 2h ago

From veto to zero tariffs: A partnership that learns together

That promise has since matured into a comprehensive strategic partnership – one defined less by grand gestures than by steady, sector‑by‑ sector cooperation.
By Debra Manyasi 2h ago

Hope is not policy: Preparing for the 2026 climate shock in Zimbabwe

For an economy finally showing signs of a pulse—with growth projections for 2026 hovering around 5%—this is more than a weather report; it is a systemic threat.

From 5G to tricycles: The geopolitics of a rusting American ego  

The form of accusation will change. It will be "dumping," "currency manipulation," "forced labour," "environmental non-compliance," or "national security." 
By Saxon Zvina 3h ago

The Badge Engineering Revolution: Inside the Toyota-Suzuki Global Alliance

Toyota, conversely, is a global powerhouse with a massive research and development budget and a decades-long lead in hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell technology.

Mutapa Gold’s new CEO lays out unit’s game plan

MUTAPA Investment Fund last week appointed seasoned mining executive Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya to steer its gold unit at a pivotal moment for both the company and Zimbabwe’s bullion sector
By Freeman Makopa 8h ago

Economists slam ‘dangerously engineered’ Zimbabwe stability

ZIMBABWE’S much-touted economic calm is not earned but dangerously engineered, three leading economists said this week, warning that tight monetary controls have choked business growth
By Mthandazo Nyoni 9h ago

Chinese involvement in alluvial mining worrying

THE almost unending and pervasive phenomenon of small-scale Chinese miners reportedly wreaking havoc in Zimbabwe’s rivers and other environs is concerning, to say the least.
By Ronald Chipaike 10h ago

Zim’s fragile blood system needs adult donors

It is an uncomfortable truth that should jolt society out of its comfort zone.
By Newsday 10h ago