America’s self-inflicted energy crisis: Strategic miscalculations, Sino-Russian energy cooperation, and lessons for Africa and the Global South
In mid‑March 2026, US energy secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that the United States was not fully prepared to provide safe passage for tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
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48 families thrown out in murky deal
Guzha, who claims to have acquired the land to capitalise on his investment, has painted the long-term residents as "bad apples" and agitators.
By Nunurai Jena
May. 31, 2026
When the Strait of Hormuz reaches the Zim pump
The blockade is set to remain in place until a formal agreement is reached, and Iran has so far refused to dismantle its enriched uranium stockpile. Resolution remains uncertain.
By Isaac Jonas
May. 31, 2026
Power crisis sparks multi-billion energy overhaul
“Our dependence on imported petroleum products is a structural vulnerability,” he said.
By Brent Shamu
May. 30, 2026
Hormuz crisis could trigger devastating fertiliser shock for Zim
At the centre of the threat is the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic shipping route through which an estimated 30% of global fertiliser supplies pass.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 30, 2026
City Parking boss bags PhD
In a statement, the board praised his exemplary leadership, saying it has driven the organisation forward while inspiring staff.
By Staff Reporter
May. 29, 2026
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Inside the oil regime ‘wiping out US$4,3m every 30 days’
But while the interventions were designed to cushion industries from runaway energy costs, AEDS said the measures also exposed Treasury to significant write-downs.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
Power, oil shocks hammer Zim industry
Manufacturers face similar disruptions, with unplanned outages undermining production planning, raising unit costs and weakening competitiveness.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
Govt pushes TVET as teacher enrolment drops
Rural teachers face substandard living conditions, limited access to electricity and unstable internet connectivity, making it hard to integrate modern, digital-based pedagogies.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
May. 29, 2026
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New stock exchange topples ZSE in dramatic market coup
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By Blessed Ndlovu and Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
