Lithium ore export ban firestorms boomerang, MMCZ says being ‘set back’ US$500 000 monthly
Industry sources say Zimbabwe could be losing as much as US$60 million monthly in royalties and taxes following the indefinite ban, demonstrating the scale of disruption to Treasury inflows.
By Tinashe Kairiza
21h ago
Gold rally: No to social media displays of excess
At a time when the economy is on its knees — and ordinary families are struggling to put food on the table, regardless of official spin — this windfall matters.
By Shame Makoshori
Jan. 30, 2026
Drastic gold price dip triggers sharp rise in Zim mining NPLs... RBZ data shows the 2024 sector loans shot 28%
The figure underscores mining’s acute vulnerability to external shocks and reflects a significant shift in credit risk dynamics, experts say.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 21, 2025
Mineral exports hit US$2,4bn
The report unveiled a dramatic shift within the high-value Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) sector, which remains a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s mineral exports.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 21, 2025
Gloom as Zim misses mineral revenue target
The country missed its mineral revenue and volume projections in the first half of the year, according to the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ).
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 19, 2024
Suspected diamond parcel thieves back in court
Waita is a security supervisor at Anjin Investments stationed at RGM International Airport, while Muripa is a detective constable attached to the same airport.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Jun. 16, 2024
Diamond thieves nabbed after spending spree
Marutya remanded the suspects Silas Chirume (54), Edward Jacob Gunda (62), Maison Phiri (37), Steven Wahita (56) and Isaac Muripa (37) to June 14 on US$150 bail each.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
May. 16, 2024
TelOne mulls decommissioning copper cable infrastructure
TelOne said the value of vandalised network in 2023 stood at US$518 827, while an estimated business loss for the period stood at US$480 950.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 9, 2024
