Zimbabwe’s lithium ban: A risky strategic bet?
But sound ambition does not guarantee sound outcomes. The effectiveness of policy lies not only in what is done, but in how it is done.
By Tapiwa Morgan Makoni
Mar. 20, 2026
Lithium export ban: Zim must be careful what it wishes for
It has been almost a month since Zimbabwe introduced a ban on the export of raw lithium and concentrates
By Vengesayi Tongogara
Mar. 20, 2026
NAP pushes ‘lithium-for-fuel’ policy amid price surge
The Nationalists Alliance Party (NAP) has sounded the alarm over surging fuel prices, warning of severe knock-on effects for households and businesses already strained by rising costs.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 20, 2026
Zim’s lithium export ban signals new phase in mining cooperation
The policy brought forward the planned ban, originally scheduled to take full effect in January 2027, by nearly ten months, sending shockwaves through lithium markets.
By Zhou Jinyan
Mar. 20, 2026
Zimbabwe’s lithium gambit and the new trade power
It was a declaration that sovereignty is not a slogan but a practice, and that the continent’s mineral wealth will no longer be exported as crumbs while its people import dependency.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Mar. 20, 2026
Bloodbath in Zim’s lithium fields
“With exports halted, the ripple effects are being felt throughout the value chain. Small-scale miners have shut down, and local cashflows have been severely disrupted.”
By JOYCE MAKUNYA and Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 20, 2026
Bloodbath in Zim’s lithium fields
“With exports halted, the ripple effects are being felt throughout the value chain. Small-scale miners have shut down, and local cashflows have been severely disrupted.”
By JOYCE MAKUNYA and Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 20, 2026
Follow the law, embassy tells Chinese firms
The embassy urged Chinese investors to heighten risk awareness and ensure full compliance with Zimbabwean laws, warning that policy shifts could impact business operations.
By Valentine Maya
Mar. 19, 2026
Kamativi women not benefitting from lithium jackpot
The study notes that these technical positions often attract higher wages and benefits because they are classified as skilled and risk-intensive work.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 15, 2026
