The case for strategic autonomy: Why Europe and the Global South must rethink US-led security frameworks
The United States provided only limited financial and logistical support to frontline European states such as Italy, Greece, and Germany.
By Killian Marisa
3h ago
Opencast mines take biggest knocks as fuel price surges
The surge, which has been felt worldwide, has been triggered by tensions in the Middle East — a critical source of oil for the world.
By Freeman Makopa
8h ago
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.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
Apr. 16, 2026
The hollow shield: The hypocrisy of US alliance politics and the independent choice of the Global South
History repeatedly confirms Kissinger’s warning: America’s alliances and security promises lack long-term reliability, rooted in the unchanging logic of self-interest.
By Donald Jairos
Apr. 15, 2026
Iran conflict sparks supply chain alarm at Proplastics
Proplastics Limited is working closely with its suppliers to explore mitigation strategies amid concerns that the ongoing Middle East conflict could disrupt raw material supplies.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Apr. 8, 2026
Fuel crisis: When the ground is rich, but the ground rules are poor
If Zimbabwe wants serious investors in energy, mining, infrastructure and industry, it must become easier to do business with, not merely more vocal about what it hopes to achieve.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Apr. 6, 2026
Zim must produce and trade closer to home
ESCALATING tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, Israel and the United States, have undoubtedly unsettled global markets.
By Zimtrade
Apr. 2, 2026
Local manufacturing key to cutting Zimbabwe’s import bill – CZI
She said CZI is promoting a “manufacturing for manufacturing” model focused on business-to-business (B2B) production of intermediate goods.
By Brent Shamu and Concilia Mupezeni
Mar. 30, 2026
What to do as Trump’s war cripples Zim’s poor
The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company once raised hope when it rolled out buses during the Covid-19 period. But instead of expansion, the fleet has steadily dwindled.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Mar. 27, 2026
