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A political economy of Sino-African industrialisation

Mineral mining and refining consume water and generate emissions, requiring strict environmental governance.

By Kudzayi Murombedzi Jun. 13, 2026

A political economy of Sino-African industrialisation

Pavcon embraces AI to drive innovation

Paza noted that innovation was no longer an option but a necessity for businesses seeking long-term sustainability and growth.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 10, 2026

Tobacco Volumes Surge

“Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector has produced and sold much more tobacco in 2026, but the sharp fall in prices has reduced total farmer earnings compared to 2025,” TIMB said.

By Obert Siamilandu Jun. 8, 2026

From Europe’s missteps to China’s success: Africa’s blueprint for inclusive industrial growth

Formalise evidence-led trade probe protocols with mutual Chinese participation, keeping anti-subsidy investigations from morphing into disguised protectionist tools.

By Saxon Zvina Jun. 5, 2026

From Europe’s missteps to China’s success: Africa’s blueprint for inclusive industrial growth

Learning from diverse development models for Africa’s customised modernisation

- Cultural orientation: Western development highlights individual values, while China attaches importance to collective wellbeing and inherits fine traditional culture.

By Saxon Zvina Jun. 5, 2026

Learning from diverse development models for Africa’s customised modernisation

Strategic complementarity and structural transformation: A political economy of Sino-African industrialisation

Such a massive price gap originates from colonial-era infrastructure legacy and long-term technological gaps instead of pure market fluctuation.

By Kudzayi Murombedzi Jun. 5, 2026

Strategic complementarity and structural transformation: A political economy of Sino-African industrialisation

Artificial intelligence cannot generate market intelligence on its own

Sources of that data are farmers, traders, vendors, transporters, consumers, formal institutions, and many other actors.

By Charles Dhewa Jun. 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence cannot generate market intelligence on its own

The deep ache of timeline grief

It is called timeline grief and this instalment unpacks the cause of the pain points being endured by this generation.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto May. 29, 2026

A glimpse into Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust (ZIHT)

As Zimbabwe continues to diversify its agricultural base, industrial hemp presents a transformational opportunity and ZIHT remains at the forefront of unlocking its full potential.

By Newsday May. 29, 2026