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
The weather event is predicted to bring above-normal rainfall in January before easing up, but the northeast may remain dry
Bass culture is as old as Zimbabwe itself
Only five of the 15 countries in the region have signed the International Convention on Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance
We were proud of the country when it went to the International Court of Justice over Israel’s genocide in Gaza, but it fails to speak out about ongoing oppression by Harare
The actions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government are meant to instil fear, suppress dissent and keep a tight hold on power
Dissenters’ decision to stage a symbolic protest in neighbouring Zambia shows the lengths Zimbabweans must go to voice their opposition
In the Mudzi district, cases of malnutrition have increased by 20 percent over the past three months
In Zimbabwe, cellphone penetration is over 97% but the government has conceded that connectivity is difficult in rural areas
Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade
Researchers believe Musankwa sanyatiensis was bipedal and had a long neck
The country is one of several in Southern Africa experiencing chronic food shortages
The Environmental Management Agency does not have enough power to curb rampant water pollution and land degradation
Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a global leader in mining and processing lithium, a critical energy transition mineral. But these ambitious plans come at a cost
The El Niño-induced drought and heatwave in February and March hit crops hard in Southern Africa
Conflict transformation regards clashes as motors of change that keep social structures dynamically responsive to social needs
The ZiG will replace the Zimbabwean dollar, which has tumbled in value over the past year and pushed inflation through the roof
Examining the wave of musical migration in post-independence Zimbabwe
The Citizens Coalition for Change leader’s absence has left a vacuum in opposition politics as the party unravels