The uncritical cheerleaders for the West cannot be taken seriously until they acknowledge that the West supports and collaborates with authoritarian regimes such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt
Zambia and Zimbabwe have each committed US$220 million to restarting the long-delayed $4.2 billion Batoka Gorge Hydropower Station near Victoria Falls
Part political thriller, part historical reckoning, the controversial book probes espionage claims that complicate the heroic narratives of Southern Africa’s liberation struggle
If the country is to move beyond crisis management, austerity must apply to all
Millions scattered across Johannesburg, London, Sydney, Toronto, New York and beyond have not abandoned their homeland; instead, they have sustained it
Without an inclusive settlement that acknowledges the opposition’s rightful place in governance, Zimbabwe will remain trapped in the pathology of authoritarian relapse
The president had denied that Wicknell Chivayo has been dolling out lavish gifts on his behalf
But ordinary Zimbabweans driven to cynicism after years of state corruption under the ruling Zanu-PF party are pessimistic
The project could change the production structure of Zimbabwe, with fuel landing at a lesser cost
Beautifully made and emotionally rich, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight exposes the uneasy truth of who gets to tell Zimbabwe’s story
Investigations point to a circuit breaker failure, however, foul play is suspected
The fall of the Zimbabwean veteran leader in November 2017 and his death two years later had a negative impact on his then relatively young children
Kariba REDD+ has been prevented from trading after allegations of mismanagement and corruption
But the country may not keep the ban for long, because a shortfall of about 700,000 is expected later in the season
If the Department of State Policy Provisions Act is passed into law, the US will support Zimbabwe borrowing money from international lenders such as the World Bank
Governments on the continent are using enforced disappearances to silence political opposition but, as cases rise, only 21 of 55 states have ratified a key convention
‘Nelson Mandela showed how one can transform oppression, struggle and subjugation into reconciliation, social justice and unity’
He said nation building is hampered when enemies are embedded and ready to sabotage the government of national unity
Zimbabwe’s government can use the critical minerals surge to empower communities and foster inclusive development
Laws exist to protect the environment and people, but these are not enforced regarding mining, in particular lithium
History and data shows people from Zimbabwe, who are not asking for handouts, have given a great deal to South Africa
If revolutions are to succeed, the people must deliver freedom. They must reject authoritarianism, a small revolutionary elite or a military junta.
People have had to drill their own boreholes, dig wells and buy from vendors, because local government has failed to provide a secure supply
After 45 years of independence, issues such as the disintegration of the country’s monetary system are illustrative of the crisis.
International intelligence data shows a recent boom in lithium exports from Southern Africa to Chinese markets. Where’s it coming from, and how does it get there?
Whether intentionally or by accident, the country has set a complex precedent that could shape the future of global trade dynamics.
By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities
This year, Donald Trump’s antipathy to the media has manifested into a more focused, deliberate assault on press freedom and procedures
The suspension and withdrawal of US support for people’s rights in Africa is a setback
What happens when artists challenge beauty, publishing and politics? A fair like no other
A trip to Zimbabwe and Zambia, where nature meets luxury – but it does not come cheap
The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth