Lithium export ban may jolt global market as last shipments reach China
Roberts said rising global demand for batteries had already pushed lithium prices higher, although this had not translated into higher export earnings for Zimbabwe.
By Chen Williams
Apr. 1, 2026
Harare appeals US$86K Lake Chivero pollution damages ruling
THE City of Harare has appealed part of a High Court judgment in which Kuimba Shiri (Pvt) Ltd was awarded US$86 240 in damages over pollution at Lake Chivero that devastated its business.
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 31, 2026
ESG in Zimbabwe’s mining sector
Investors, regulators and markets use ESG to assess companies across environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance practices.
By Tatenda Hanyani
Mar. 27, 2026
A sober discussion on climate change
Climate change, once considered a peripheral environmental issue, began to be understood as a central challenge with far-reaching consequences for economic growth, poverty, and inequality.
By Kevin Tutani
Mar. 27, 2026
Multi-sectoral partnerships as vehicle for development
A third example comes from India, where the government has experimented with innovative financing mechanisms known as Development Impact Bonds (DIBs).
By Kevin Tutani
Mar. 20, 2026
Living on smouldering grave: How broken sanitation drives Hwange residents into deadly fire zones
At one point, the friend threw Alicia’s shoe while they were playing. When she ran to retrieve it, she stepped onto a patch of ground that looked solid. Moments later she screamed.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 15, 2026
Land developer wins legal battle over Norton’s Swallowfields stands
CapeValley, represented by its legal and compliance officer Tafadzwa Ngoro, had approached the court seeking an order compelling authorities to allow the project to proceed.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Mar. 12, 2026
Marondera council fined US$5K over pollution
“This meant that the Municipality of Marondera is discharging all the effluent direct into the environment, thereby polluting the environment and water bodies.”
By Jairos Saunyama
Mar. 7, 2026
Mine workers welcome raw lithium export ban
Mines and Mining Development minister Polite Kambamura said the suspension would remain in force until further notice, adding that authorities were working to tighten export controls.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 3, 2026
