UK removes two ministers from sanctions list
THE United Kingdom has removed two ministers and the Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI) from the sanctions imposed on the country over human rights abuses at the turn of the century.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 28, 2025
Another coup won’t solve Zim woes
Their investigation revealed that both the ammunition and guns were manufactured by the Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI), which is run by the Zimbabwean military.
By Blessing-miles Tendi
May. 23, 2025
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ZDI off EU restrictive measures
The council also announced the renewal of its framework for restrictive measures concerning Zimbabwe, saying they are extended to February 2026.
By Takudzwa Munemo
Feb. 20, 2025
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
