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Zim tightens grip on raw mineral exports

The renewed push comes amid growing concern in Parliament that Zimbabwe continues exporting raw minerals while missing out on billions of dollars in industrial value

By Sharon Sibindi May. 13, 2026

Zim tightens grip on raw mineral exports

Zimbabwe’s LPG squeeze: Global conflict, local cartels and the rising cost of survival

While public attention remains fixed on the relative stability of petrol and diesel prices, a quieter crisis is unfolding in Zimbabwean homes: the sharp rise in cooking gas prices.

By Allen Mangava May. 12, 2026

Zimbabwe’s LPG squeeze: Global conflict, local cartels and the rising cost of survival

Zimbabwe’s cooking gas crisis: Global war, local monopolies, and the invisible tax on your kitchen

Once the gas reaches the Port of Beira and travels to the Feruka terminal in Mutare, the explanation for the price hike shifts from global conflict to local control.

By Allen Mangava May. 11, 2026

Zimbabwe’s cooking gas crisis: Global war, local monopolies, and the invisible tax on your kitchen

Gweru reads riot act to illegal gas kiosks, tuckshop owners

“Honestly we can’t have gas kiosks everywhere especially with the risks associated with handling liquefied gas,” Chikore said.

By Stephen Chadenga Apr. 18, 2026

Gweru reads riot act to illegal gas kiosks, tuckshop owners

Nitrogen imports shift to Brazil after Strait of Hormuz closure

Mangudya said US$5 million had been set aside for the production of 100 000 metric tonnes at Dorowa for sulphur concentrate, which would then translate to about 300 000 parcel fertilisers.

By Gracious Daniel Apr. 8, 2026

Nitrogen imports shift to Brazil after Strait of Hormuz closure

Scramble for energy control and dominance

Furthermore, future pathways like small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and geothermal energy offer long-term grid stability and diversification.

By Edzai Kachirekwa Apr. 5, 2026

Scramble for energy control and dominance

‘E20 causes sluggish engine performance, higher fuel consumption’

E20 fuel is a mixture of 80% gasoline and 20% ethanol.

By Brent Shamu Mar. 28, 2026

‘E20 causes sluggish engine performance, higher fuel consumption’

The Sunday Drive: Cars are getting faster: Reasons why car speed keeps on escalating (Part 2)

Pairing an electric motor with a gas engine becomes superior and powerful because the electric motor fills the torque gap while the gas engine builds up speed.

By Tendai Munhundarima Mar. 8, 2026

The Sunday Drive: Cars are getting faster: Reasons why car speed keeps on escalating (Part 2)

Tarisayi Gashu set to release eight-track country album

Inspired by the emotional depth and lyrical honesty of country legends Dolly Parton and Don Williams, Gashu has embraced country music as her chosen genre

By Arts Reporter Feb. 22, 2026