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Downstream ambitions, structural realities: Why Zimbabwe’s lithium policy must prioritise capacity over coercion
As Africa’s top lithium producer, Zimbabwe adopted a similar approach, abruptly banning lithium concentrate exports in February 2026 to force domestic processing into higher-value chemicals.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
Mar. 25, 2026
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
Why not now? A realistic roadmap for Zimbabwe's lithium economy
Lithium-battery production is extremely power-intensive and unforgiving of instability.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
Apr. 17, 2026
China’s 12 technological breakthroughs: A new path for Africa and Zimbabwe to end tech monopoly and achieve self-reliance
Chinese enterprises led by BYD have secured global competitiveness in power battery research and vehicle manufacturing, accelerating the expansion of the global NEV industry.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
Apr. 22, 2026
Harare residents abandon taps for shared boreholes, as city water crisis deepens
Local News
Apr. 24, 2026
