ZDI sucked into export scandal
Precious Ncube (49) and Methsary Muchirahondo (35) have since appeared at Beitbridge Magistrates Court facing fraud charges.
By Bongile Moyo
Aug. 24, 2024
Rampant looting in army lithium project unearthed... military hardware producer directed to halt exports
There was outrage over government’s decision to grant the army’s ZDI a special permit giving it exclusive rights to export raw lithium to help it ride out operational challenges.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 12, 2023
Candid Comment: Zim must be sincere on lithium ban
Lithium miners are still dribbling authorities, and the precious mineral is finding its way out of Zimbabwe through our porous borders.
By Tinashe Makichi
Apr. 21, 2023
‘Firearms smuggler’ placed off remand
The State would then proceed by way of summons if there are new developments to the matter.
By Rex Mphisa
Mar. 8, 2023
Reflecting on the export ban for raw lithium
The government does not consider concentrates as raw or unprocessed lithium.
By Victor Bhoroma
Jan. 27, 2023
‘ZDI gets permit to export raw lithium’
In a bid to restore order in the areas where the globally sought-after mineral is being informally mined, the government swiftly banned the exportation of unprocessed lithium.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinashe Makichi
Jan. 13, 2023
A case for our defence forces
Why are the funds allotted to the soldiers inadequate in the first place when this country is evidently so rich that feeding, clothing and housing the country’s army should not be an issue?
By Newsday
Oct. 25, 2022
Firearms smuggling suspect weeps in court
Matambo’s letter to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) asking for assistance to bring the guns into the country was used as evidence in court.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 14, 2022
ZDI defends AK-47 rifles 'smugglers'
ZDI defends AK-47 rifles ‘smugglers’
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 8, 2022
