Power Play: How China's energy grid shields its manufacturing edge amid global turmoil

China maintains a balance between high oil and gas imports and low overall external energy dependence. 

Afreximbank rolls out US$10bn lifeline as Gulf conflict rattles African,  Caribbean economies

“Additionally, it provides short term relief to African and Caribbean member states whose tourism and aviation industries have been adversely impacted by the crisis.”
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 7, 2026

The unfolding reality of the Persian Gulf War

The world is witnessing the end of the unipolar era led by the United States with its own eyes.
By Saxon Zvina Apr. 4, 2026

Nurses strike a tragedy Zim cannot afford

Nurses recently wrote to the HSC, giving notice of a three-day strike over poor remuneration and deteriorating working conditions, set to begin on April 15 if their grievances are not addressed. 
By Eddie Zvinonzwa Apr. 2, 2026

Iran: Options

But five gets you ten that the Iranians are already thinking about nuclear weapons. Not their own, which don’t exist. America’s. 
By Gwynne Dyer Apr. 2, 2026

The Persian crisis: A wake up call for Africa

For Africa, this moment must be interpreted correctly. It is not just a crisis happening elsewhere. It is a signal, a warning, and more importantly, an opportunity. 
By Edzai Kachirekwa Mar. 22, 2026

The big picture: Oil,war and your wallet

"Brent crude briefly crossed $103 per barrel this week — the first time above $100 since August 2022. WTI crude settled at $98.71 on Friday, up 3.1% on the day alone." 
By Isaac Jonas Mar. 22, 2026

Missiles in the Gulf, volatility in New York: What the Middle East crisis means for Zimbabwean investors

A friend of mine living in the UAE told me petrol prices at the pump have already moved higher.
By Isaac Jonas Mar. 8, 2026

Africa’s wealth, Africa’s poverty: The unfinished revolution of resource sovereignty

The tragedy is not a lack of resources but a lack of instruments to convert them into wealth.
By Wellington Muzengeza Feb. 8, 2026