Zimbabwe’s lithium gamble: Leverage, risk and the a reordering of the Chinese supply chain

The China-Zimbabwe lithium relationship is mutually beneficial but structurally unequal.
By Staff Reporter 5h ago
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Fresh war threatens CAB 3

The move to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term faces widening divisions within the ruling party and unexpected resistance from factions of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).
By Miriam Mangwaya 6h ago

Shava orders foreign study clearance, Treasury talks over tertiary education funding

“Implement pre-departure clearance for students enrolling in foreign universities to prevent wastage of time and resources on programmes that may not be recognised upon completion,” he said.
By Valentine Maya 7h ago

UNSC 2027-28 elections: A new shift in global diplomatic landscape

Germany obtained 104 votes, ranking third behind Portugal (134 votes) and Austria (131 votes). The German Foreign Minister acknowledged the disappointing result.
By Saxon Zvina 8h ago

Critical mineral downstream processing: Realistic lessons from global supply chains for Africa’s resource industrialisation

Chinese firms also cooperated with Indonesian local investors to develop over 75% of Indonesia’s domestic nickel refining capacity via mutually agreed commercial contracts.
By Saxon Zvina 9h ago

Harare council in the spotlight after three fall into port pit and die

The deaths, confirmed Monday by the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA), have sparked calls for criminal accountability against council officials responsible for the excavation.
By Valentine Maya 9h ago

Imperial ghosts reawaken: Japan’s military buildup and Its impacts

It stipulates that Japan renounces war and shall not maintain land, sea and air forces or other war potential.
By Saxon Zvina 9h ago

Manicaland Anglican Diocese secretary earns PhD in governance

Samutereko was among five graduates awarded doctorates during the university’s 32nd graduation ceremony held over the weekend in Mutare.
By Kenneth Nyangani 9h ago

How Africa and the Global South can build indigenous future industries by partnering with China

Government procurement effectively offset the high operational costs of China’s emerging new energy, AI and photovoltaic industries during their initial stages.
By Saxon Zvina 9h ago