Globalised extractive territorialisation: The new scramble for African land
Critical and rare-earth minerals are a central driver of land-use change in Africa under the global regime of extractive territorialisation.
By Phillan Zamchiya
May. 22, 2026
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Fierce pushback as Zim debt riots into dangerous territory
Zimcodd’s concerns were triggered by reports in this newspaper last week that a regional survey had grouped Zimbabwe among Africa’s most debt-distressed economies.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 22, 2026
GlassblocK Dam now depends on offtake deal
Bulawayo mayor David Coltart told Southern Eye that a draft agreement was produced following a breakthrough meeting facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
May. 21, 2026
AfDB grants Zimbabwe US$4 million for debt clearance process
In a statement yesterday, the AfDB stated the intention of the grant.
By Kirsty Sibanda
May. 19, 2026
AfDB backs Zimbabwe debt clearance plan with US$4m grant
This burden of arrears has severely constrained the country’s access to external financing and limited public investment.
By Sharon Zebra
May. 19, 2026
AfDB delegation heads to Zimbabwe as US$100 million Glassblock Dam project gains strategic momentum
AfDB delegation heads to Zimbabwe.
By Staff Reporter
May. 9, 2026
ZBFH banking unit secures US$12m credit line from ShafDB
The Kenyan lender noted that mortgage finance in Zimbabwe has historically faced significant hurdles, with less than 1% of the population currently able to access formal home loans.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 26, 2026
AfDB approves US$9,57m grant to bolster Sadc health security
The funding was approved on Tuesday by the board of directors of the African Development Fund to finance the Resilient Health Systems for Emergency Preparedness Project.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 5, 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
