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Tanzania, the new frontrunner in the race for critical minerals

Tanzania, for its part, is looking to even out these odds and establish itself as a major player in the mining and processing of critical minerals.

By Tinaye Garava 43m ago

Tanzania, the new frontrunner in the race for critical minerals

The last dance of the three-pedal experience: Why the manual transmission is becoming a luxury in 2026

For decades, the manual gearbox was the standard, the default choice for the budget-conscious, the fuel-efficient and the driving purist alike.

By Tendai Munhundarima May. 17, 2026

The last dance of the three-pedal experience: Why the manual transmission is becoming a luxury in 2026

Ghost inspections: Zim car importers charged for services they never see

Every year, thousands of Zimbabweans import second-hand vehicles from countries such as Japan and the United Kingdom, drawn by their relative affordability, reliability, and wider selection

By Nunurai Jena Apr. 26, 2026

Ghost inspections: Zim car importers charged for services they never see

Cars in their mixed eraCars in their mixed era

The global car industry in February 2026 feels like a busy workshop with three different projects on the go. Over in one corner, engineers are perfecting fully-electric cars. Across the room

By Andrew Muzamhindo Feb. 27, 2026

Cars in their mixed eraCars in their mixed era

Two different times will never be merged into one

By forcing an EV to mimic the limitations of an internal combustion engine, manufacturers risk diluting the very strengths that make electric propulsion revolutionary.

By Tendai Munhundarima Feb. 15, 2026

Two different times will never be merged into one

How Zim’s second-hand car boom is fuelling a hidden waste crisis

Customs officials at ports like Beitbridge and Chirundu are primarily tasked with assessing duty, checking for stolen vehicles, and ensuring documentation is in order.

By Nunurai Jena Jan. 25, 2026