The long road to owning our wealth
For too long, Zimbabwe has shipped out its mineral riches in their crudest form, receiving crumbs while foreign refiners and traders reap the true rewards.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
19h ago
Zim suspends lithium, raw mineral exports and pushes beneficiation
Mines Minister, Polite Kambamura has announced a ban on lithium exports
By Miriam Mangwaya and Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 25, 2026
Will AI decide Zim’s lithium future?
The human layer is most important. Contracts must mandate joint training, local research partnerships, and gradual handover of process optimisation responsibilities.
By Naison Bangure
Feb. 20, 2026
The need for a continental policy on Chinese mining
This is the legacy of decades of quarrying, largely by Chinese-owned companies, for the black granite prized in kitchens and hotels worldwide.
By Yollander Millin
Feb. 13, 2026
Beijing, Moscow, Washington: Is this a new scramble for Zim?
“Zimbabwe has extracted billions of dollars worth of minerals over the past two decades,” Tendai Moyo, senior economist at the University of Zimbabwe, said.
By Lovemore Nyawo
Jan. 30, 2026
AfDB predicts rich lithium pickings for Zimbabwe
The surge reflected strong demand for power-storage technologies against an outlook of constrained supply.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 18, 2026
Premier secures extended deadline on Zulu lithium supply deal
PPREMIER African Minerals Limited has secured an extension to its offtake and prepayment agreement with Canmax Technologies Co., Ltd, giving the miner more time to deliver spodumene concentrate
By Business Reporter
Jan. 7, 2026
PLZ brings early Christmas joy to Goromonzi villagers
More than 100 elderly and people with disabilities received Christmas gifts from PLZ, a gesture that was hailed by the Goromonzi headman.
By Concilia Mupezeni and Blessed Ndlovu
Dec. 15, 2025
Sabi Star mine caught in a clash between culture, custom and modern ideals
Sabi Star mine caught in a clash between culture, custom and modern ideals
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Dec. 13, 2025
