Opinion

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 1h ago

A sober discussion on climate change

By Kevin Tutani 1h ago

Isuzu MU-X: Built for Zim

By Andrew Muzamhindo 1h ago

Will lower fees bring cash out from under mattresses?

The informal sector still accounts for over 70% of economic activity, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency.

By Justice Chigombe 1h ago

Understanding the property market and pricing in Zim

For investors, this divergence offers a roadmap. Focus on resilient segments while monitoring policy and financial deepening for signals of recovery in weaker areas.

By Mike Juru 1h ago

Understanding the property market and pricing in Zim

Constitutional vandalism, the politics of space in Zim

It is not a posture but a generational covenant. The constitution, for us, is not an abstract text consigned to dusty archives.

By Wellington Muzengeza 1h ago

Constitutional vandalism, the politics of space in Zim

Honesty! Who wants honest people?

Rutendo Benson Matinyarare was carrying out a survey on Owner’s performance as he thinks that his has been a mediocre performance.

By Muckracker 2h ago

Currency volatility major concern for economy

Zimbabwe has had too many currency experiments for its short post-independence history. Sadly, all these experiments ended without any positive result.

By Harry Peter Wilson 2h ago

Currency volatility major concern for economy

Global water bankruptcy, Zim’s intriguing position

The new language suggests something deeper. A systemic imbalance between demand and supply is becoming embedded in the global economy.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto 2h ago

Global water bankruptcy, Zim’s intriguing position

Is Zim’s real private sector informal?

Until economic strategy fully aligns with this structure, external shocks will continue to transmit faster, hit harder, and linger longer than necessary.

By Dennis Mambure 2h ago

Beyond buying shares: Decoding Zimbabwe’s financial markets

Because they control significant funds, their buying and selling decisions often influence market direction and liquidity conditions.

By Kudakwashe Taimo 2h ago

Beyond buying shares: Decoding Zimbabwe’s financial markets

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 2h ago

What to do as Trump’s war cripples Zim’s poor

Let us not transform this constitution into a curse

A commission of inquiry was set up and recommendations were made, but closure never came. Amid tears, justice was deferred — and with it, trust.

By Shame Makoshori 2h ago

Let us not transform this constitution into a curse

Zim’s lithium export ban signals new phase in mining cooperation

The policy brought forward the planned ban, originally scheduled to take full effect in January 2027, by nearly ten months, sending shockwaves through lithium markets.

By Zhou Jinyan Mar. 20, 2026

Zim’s lithium export ban signals new phase in mining cooperation

Infrastructure failure as an economic cost

Businesses do not only compete on labour costs or regulatory frameworks; they compete on the efficiency of the systems that support production.

By Mike Eric Juru Mar. 20, 2026

Infrastructure failure as an economic cost

Beyond dependence: Power of supply chain diversification

Organisations are now required to intentionally engage with multiple suppliers with a view to diminish the impact of supply chain disruptions.

By Charles Nyika Mar. 20, 2026

Beyond dependence: Power of supply chain diversification

Climate risk has now grown into a business risk

Climate change has moved out of the realm of future‑focused scientific forecasting and into the real, immediate landscape of business risk

By Rufaro Bingura Mar. 20, 2026

Climate risk has now grown into a business risk

Repression refined: Zim’s war on the media

The INTELWATCH report is particularly damning in its depiction of how repression has evolved. Gone, to some extent, are the instruments of the past, such as overt violence and dramatic shutdowns.

By Shame Makoshori Mar. 20, 2026

Repression refined: Zim’s war on the media

Zimbabwe’s lithium gambit and the new trade power

It was a declaration that sovereignty is not a slogan but a practice, and that the continent’s mineral wealth will no longer be exported as crumbs while its people import dependency.

By Wellington Muzengeza Mar. 20, 2026

Zimbabwe’s lithium gambit and the new trade power

Of course, Owner can be fired for refusing a term extension!

So when Cde Munyaradzi Paul Mangwana threatens Owner with severe punishment if he dares refuse to remain in power, he really means it. He would be speaking on behalf of “the people”.

By Muckracker Mar. 20, 2026

Of course, Owner can be fired for refusing a term extension!

What exactly is Power BI?

Power BI is a Microsoft data analysis and visualisation tool that helps businesses convert raw data into useful insights.

By Francis Mubika Mar. 20, 2026

Lessons from Vietnam’s bold AI law: Zim should take notes

Vietnam’s example shows that it can be flexible, adaptive, and even attractive to business. What matters is the signal it sends: that Zimbabwe is ready to govern AI with seriousness and foresight.

By Evans Sagomba Mar. 20, 2026

Lessons from Vietnam’s bold AI law: Zim should take notes

Cultural renewal key in addressing rape culture

Organisations must establish confidential reporting mechanisms, protect whistle-blowers and ensure that investigations occur swiftly and independently.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto Mar. 20, 2026

Cultural renewal key in addressing rape culture

Axia volume growth masks margin pressure in HY26

Axia Corporation's results reflect consumer spending trends in Zimbabwe and the region

By Kudakwashe Taimo Mar. 20, 2026

Axia volume growth masks margin pressure in HY26

Saturation doctrine: Making policy work in Zimbabwe

Without such saturation an information vacuum emerges. When official communication is sporadic, alternative narratives often fill the space.

By Dennis Mambure Mar. 20, 2026

Saturation doctrine: Making policy work in Zimbabwe

Trump in a trap

To escape again, Trump would have to accept that he has been wrong, so probably not. The likeliest alternative, unfortunately, is for Trump to decide that the solution is yet more force.

By Gwynne Dyer Mar. 20, 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

Multi-sectoral partnerships as vehicle for development

When AI says, ‘no’ to war

In the past, people such as soldiers, scientists, and whistle-blowers resisted war. Now, rules and ethics live inside computer programmes and company policies in California.

By Naison Bangure Mar. 20, 2026