Beyond emotion: Restoring the true economic logic of Zimbabwe’s lithium sector
Mining is a sector dependent on precise economic calculations and long-term strategic planning.
By Tapiwa Morgan Makoni
Apr. 24, 2026
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall
Yet beyond the immediate disruption lies a far deeper scandal — what has quietly been leaving Zimbabwe’s shores for years.
MMCZ in US$3,3bn revenue projection
The increase will be driven by improved export performance and price recovery in key commodities, according to the MMCZ.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 16, 2026
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Reckless deal places Zimbabwe diamonds at risk
“In their rush for profit, the executives neglected standard protocols, a lapse that would soon come back to haunt them,” a source familiar with the matter told the Independent.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 17, 2025
Mineral sales drop to US$2,6bn in 11 months
Growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Europe, as well as major western nations facing inflationary pressures, led to volatile commodity prices.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 23, 2024
Gloom as Zim misses mineral revenue target
The country missed its mineral revenue and volume projections in the first half of the year, according to the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ).
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 19, 2024
MMCZ fights minerals plunder with drones
MMCZ acting general manager Nomsa Moyo told businessdigest that they had started investing in drone technology.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 5, 2024
Hwange, coal firm ink offtake deal
TransOre currently holds an allocation for exporting coal through the Dry Bulk Terminal at the Maputo Port, Mozambique.
By Elma Zhoya
Jul. 14, 2023
Massive shake-up hits ZCDC, MMCZ
Chandavengerwa has been acting GM since the untimely death of Tongai Muzenda in a road traffic accident about two months ago.
By Tinashe Makichi
Jul. 7, 2023
