Platinum mines hit crisis point as Zim delays US$228m payments

PGMs remain one of Zimbabwe’s most important mineral exports, generating substantial foreign currency earnings and supporting thousands of jobs.
By Mthandazo Nyoni 2h ago

Council loses bid to halt US$250K workers’ pay battle

The local authority appealed to the Labour Court in October, but the union swiftly moved to register the award for enforcement at the High Court.
By Silas Nkala 2h ago

Partnership or paternalism? How major powers engage with Africa

EU cooperation plans are often tied to strict Western political norms, and individual member states sign separate bilateral deals, making unified implementation nearly impossible.
By Tariro Chipo Moyo 17h ago

Govt threatens city fathers with jail

Residents go for days without running water and are forced to fetch the precious liquid from contaminated boreholes while cholera outbreaks have become endemic.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu Jun. 18, 2026

Zim children vulnerable to climate change

Around 3,5 million children were impacted by an El Niño-induced drought in Zimbabwe, one of the worst in 40 years.
By Lesley Kufandada Jun. 17, 2026

Zim rejects Cambridge curriculum choice claim

The Cambridge statement came after high-level engagements involving the Primary and Secondary Education ministry
By Miriam Mangwaya Jun. 17, 2026

ZimTrade grooms youth exporters for global markets

ZimTrade said the initiative underscores its commitment to nurturing youth-led agribusinesses capable of competing on the global stage.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 16, 2026

Learning from consultative governance: Inclusive development paths for Africa and the Global South

Quite a number of African countries face constraints such as insufficient public finance and weak institutional capacity, which may hinder the operation of new consultative bodies.
By Saxon Zvina Jun. 16, 2026

Why China’s future industries strategy matters for Zimbabwe and Africa

Weak domestic industrial capacity and limited skilled-job opportunities have also driven many educated young Africans to build their careers abroad.
By Mabasa Sasa Jun. 16, 2026