ZimTrade hosts Chinese buyers, eyes trade deals
The agency said the visit forms part of a broader export promotion strategy to position Zimbabwe as a competitive supplier of premium agricultural products to the Chinese market.
By Kirsty Sibanda
11h ago
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
Apr. 2, 2026
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
CABS lines up new credit facilities to power lending growth
CABS is in advanced negotiations to secure additional lines of credit to support lending to productive sectors of the economy, as the building society moves to expand financing for key industries.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 30, 2026
Afreximbank backs startups to scale Africa’s digital trade
Selected from a competitive pool of more than 1 600 applications, the eight startups represent some of the most promising ventures building digital trade solutions on the continent.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 27, 2026
Afreximbank backs Africa’s digital trade future with new startup accelerator
More than 1 600 startups applied. Only eight made the cut.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 26, 2026
Zimbabwe’s lithium ban: A risky strategic bet?
But sound ambition does not guarantee sound outcomes. The effectiveness of policy lies not only in what is done, but in how it is done.
By Tapiwa Morgan Makoni
Mar. 20, 2026
Iran signals defiance as Trump threatens to hit Kharg Island oil network
In a statement, the IRGC urged residents in the UAE to evacuate ports, docks, and U.S. military shelters to avoid civilian casualties.
By Reuters
Mar. 15, 2026
The long road to owning our wealth
For too long, Zimbabwe has shipped out its mineral riches in their crudest form, receiving crumbs while foreign refiners and traders reap the true rewards.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Mar. 2, 2026
