‘Law fare has intensified in Zim’

Former legislator Job Sikhala has spent almost 600 days in detention after being denied bail multiple times at the courts since his arrest on June 14, 2022.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jan. 13, 2024

‘We gon’ fight’: The right to sing anti-corruption songs in Zim

It’s no surprise, given the ruling Zanu PF party’s typical stifling of any criticism of its actions as it ramps up repression in an election year.
By Mwai Daka Apr. 21, 2023

Winky D: Victim or villain?

Born Wallace Chirumiko, Winky D’s music journey mirrors that of artistes like Mapfumo, as he sings against corruption, abuse of power, poverty, unemployment and the many social injustices.
By Winstone Antonio Mar. 11, 2023

Winky D continues with regional dominance

The awards ceremony will be held from November 3 to 6 at a three day fiesta of music, glitz, and glamour, according to the organisers.
By Bridget Wadzanai Mavhimira Sep. 18, 2022

Beijing’s policy destroying Tibet’s environment

More than 50 per cent of the official document engaged in the development, building more dams and undertaking several infrastructural initiatives with ironically only one paragraph mentioning anything at all about Tibet’s environment.

By The Independent Jun. 22, 2022

Huayou Cobalt to inject US$300m into lithium project

Huayou deployed executives at Arcadia Mine last month, as the firm prepares the groundwork for full-scale exploitation at one of the world’s biggest lithium
endowments.

By The Independent May. 24, 2022

Feature: Lithium: Chinese lead scramble for Zim assets

The first most serious expressions of interests came from the Australians, when Prospect Resources announced significant discoveries at Arcadia, about 60 kilometres east of Harare. Back in 2018, when Prospect moved to scale up mine development, it was unthinkable that lithium demand would rise to the level that it is today.

By The Independent Apr. 11, 2022

Fake Gaffa challenges Winky D

If you think that your favourite celebrity, Winky D, is one in a million whose looks belong to him alone, then you are mistaken. Well, I hate to break it to you, but to think that Winky D has a unique look and style is probably not the case.

By The Independent Sep. 19, 2021

Fake Gaffa challenges Winky D

If you think that your favourite celebrity, Winky D, is one in a million whose looks belong to him alone, then you are mistaken. Well, I hate to break it to you, but to think that Winky D has a unique look and style is probably not the case.

By The Independent Sep. 19, 2021