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Zimbabwe must capitalise on the positives it reports

The impressive figures being cited have not translated into meaningful national transformation or into visible infrastructure development across all provinces.

By Eddie Zvinonzwa Jan. 30, 2026

Zimbabwe must capitalise on the positives it reports

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Lithium miners grab water sources, squeezing local communities dry

A British company that owned Bikita Minerals back then sunk a 40-metre well at its periphery after realising the villagers had no reliable water supply.

By Miriam Mangwaya Jan. 18, 2026

Lithium miners grab water sources, squeezing local communities dry

Manhize reset: To build or break

But the math remained stubbornly, cruelly the same: We dug rocks out of the ground for pennies and bought them back as rebar for dollars.

By Fungisai Nota Jan. 9, 2026

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Africa’s biggest steel plant blocks Munyati river, leaves local villagers stranded

Dinson Iron and Steel Company, a subsidiary of Tsingshan Holding Group, is operating the US$1 billion Manhize steel plant in the area.

By Freeman Makopa Sep. 19, 2025

Africa’s biggest steel plant blocks Munyati river, leaves local villagers stranded

All is not well in the cockpit

I hope the story about Pokello Nare and her opulent 40th birthday celebrations in Italy somehow helped to open the eyes of some Zimbabweans, who still believe in this regime.

By Doctor Stop It Aug. 31, 2025

Boost for small-scale chrome miners

ZMF president Henrietta Rushwayasaid Disco agreed to buy chrome directly from small-scale miners and supply them with affordable equipment.

By Kenneth Nyangani May. 7, 2025

‘Blatantly illegal, unconstitutional’... rights defenders slam use of force in Manhize

The plant is also expected to process iron ore from Zimbabwe’s rapidly expanding mining sector, which has been buoyed by growing domestic and international demand.

By Freeman Makopa Mar. 21, 2025