Diamonds lose sparkle as global crash batters Zimbabwe exports
The agency’s statistics showed diamond exports plunging 29% to US$21,55 million during the period.
By Freeman Makopa
21h ago
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall
Yet beyond the immediate disruption lies a far deeper scandal — what has quietly been leaving Zimbabwe’s shores for years.
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
Gold rally: No to social media displays of excess
At a time when the economy is on its knees — and ordinary families are struggling to put food on the table, regardless of official spin — this windfall matters.
By Shame Makoshori
Jan. 30, 2026
Drastic gold price dip triggers sharp rise in Zim mining NPLs... RBZ data shows the 2024 sector loans shot 28%
The figure underscores mining’s acute vulnerability to external shocks and reflects a significant shift in credit risk dynamics, experts say.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 21, 2025
Mineral exports hit US$2,4bn
The report unveiled a dramatic shift within the high-value Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) sector, which remains a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s mineral exports.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 21, 2025
Young Miners Foundation bemoan lack of capital
Yet, these young miners continue to face significant bottlenecks in securing financing for mining activities from banks or microfinanciers.
By Lee Musaidzi
Dec. 30, 2024
Mineral sales drop to US$2,6bn in 11 months
Growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Europe, as well as major western nations facing inflationary pressures, led to volatile commodity prices.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 23, 2024
