Govt flies blind on mining industry’s 700MW power demand
The admission highlights a growing challenge for policymakers as mining activity expands, driven by increased base-metal, coal and lithium processing.
By Freeman Makopa
10h ago
The child behind the behaviour: Why home life matters
Children do not always have the words to explain how they feel, so their emotions are often expressed through their actions.
By Mitchel Zvingowaniseyi
Jun. 21, 2026
Moving beyond the 'big lie' of Zimbabwean entrepreneurship
As Zimbabwe pushes toward its ambitious developmental goals, industry experts are sounding a clarion call.
By Lovemore Nyawo
Jun. 21, 2026
Shava tells universities: Produce patents and industries, not just graduates
Shava also urged universities to take innovation directly into communities by establishing incubation units and technology transfer centres beyond their campuses
By Valentine Maya
Jun. 19, 2026
Sadc’s development paradox: Why regional integration has not produced regional transformation
Conventional explanations frequently point to inadequate infrastructure, limited financial resources, weak industrialisation and low levels of intra-regional trade.
By John Laisani
Jun. 19, 2026
Zida unveils US$17m investment pipeline
“The promoter is seeking US$12 million in debt financing to support the expansion and scale-up of operations,” Zida said.
By Business Reporter
Jun. 19, 2026
South Africa’s IDC to gain stake in Hippo, Triangle under Tongaat rescue plan
The development follows the signing of a binding agreement between Tongaat, Vision and the IDC
By Business Reporter
Jun. 19, 2026
The new frontier of AI competition: How renewable endowments reshape Global South’s digital leap
For the African continent, the deep integration of AI and energy dismantles the entrenched technological monopoly held by developed economies.
By Saxon Zvina
Jun. 18, 2026
Govt positions insurance, pensions sector as key driver of Vision 2030
The symposium brought together regulators, policymakers, insurers, pension funds and industry experts to reflect on two decades of progress and chart a path for the future.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jun. 18, 2026
