Paratus, Powertel ink deal for new long-distance fibre network in Zimbabwe

Communications infrastructure provider Paratus Zimbabwe has signed a major deal with PowerTel, a subsidiary of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority to launch a new high-capacity national fibre network across the African nation. Under the new agreement, …

Zimbabwe fines owner of lithium mine after Mongabay exposes violations

In April 2024, Mongabay published a report about local concerns being raised in connection to the largest lithium mine operating in Zimbabwe. Nearby villagers and mining workers accused the government and a Chinese mining company of sidelining …

Nuclear energy adoption in Zimbabwe: A strategic path towards energy security and sustainable development

As the world increasingly explores nuclear power’s potential in the post-fossil fuel era, this article examines the prospects, challenges and implications of nuclear energy adoption in Zimbabwe. ZIMBABWE, like many developing nations, faces a complex …

Zimbabwe welcomes more refugees

Vision Group to reinvest in Zimbabwe

62 VISION Group (Vision), the new owners of Tongaat Hulett (Tongaat) plans to embark on a substantial reinvestment programme aimed at stabilising operations and increasing production capacity in Zimbabwean assets, following a successful takeover.Vision, a …

Zimbabwe asks South Africa to back G-20 debt overhaul

Bloomberg Zimbabwe has asked South Africa to help garner support for its debt to be revamped under the Group of 20’s Common Framework. The framework, created in 2020, helps poor nations restructure debts by bringing together a diverse set of creditors. …

Rights doctors push for Commission of Inquiry into Zimbabwe’s collapsing public health sector

By Mary Taruvinga The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to institute a Commission of Inquiry on the state of the health sector. This follows Mnangagwa’s visits to Parirenyatwa and Sally Mugabe  …

Mining of critical minerals tramples grazing and water rights in Zimbabwe

The rise in demand for lithium to meet the production of batteries for electric cars and batteries for household solar use has come with a myriad problems. A number of lithium mines are located in Zimbabwe’s communal areas. The Mandihongola mine in Gwanda, …

Limpopo police foils attempt to smuggle stolen vehicle into Zimbabwe

The Citizen LIMPOPO – A 44-year-old man was arrested for fraud and possession of a suspected stolen vehicle at Beitbridge Port of Entry on Monday afternoon. The suspect was apprehended at the Departure Vehicle Check Point at around 15:30 while allegedly …

“Don’t they get full?” Chamisa slams billion-dollar corruption in Zimbabwe

HARARE – Former opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa, has issued a scathing condemnation of alleged widespread corruption within the government, stating that “corruption must never be a fashion or a skill.” His remarks come …