back to business Old Mutual Zimbabwe: Suspension in bank lending leaves a dent in investor confidence, says Matsekete On 7 May this year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa introduced a raft of measures meant to stabilise Zimbabwe’s economic crisis. Among the measures ... included was a suspension - with immediate effect - of lending by banks to both the government and private sector.
new gold DRC, Mali, Zimbabwe: The race to become a top lithium producer The explosion in the price of lithium has opened up new prospects for the mineral on the continent. But for the time being, the transformation ... of this resource – which has become strategic for technology companies – is mainly carried out outside Africa. Our infographics tell the story.
indigenous resources Zimbabwe: Tobacco farming is ‘fueling deforestation’ Zimbabwe, the largest producer of tobacco in Africa and sixth globally, is looking to turn tobacco farming into a $5bn industry by 2025. It is ... one of the biggest foreign currency earners for the Southern African nation, along with gold and remittances.
tough spot Why is Zimbabwe importing grain despite billions spent on the CAP? In late May, Zimbabwe, which was once the breadbasket of Africa, announced it will import 400,000 metric tonnes (MT) of maize worth $100m from ... the neighbouring Zambia and Malawi amid grain shortages due to poor harvests and hoarding by farmers who are demanding to be paid in US dollars - this despite President Mnangagwa's Command Agriculture Programme. When did the basket go empty?
Home rule Zimbabwe: Battle for control of Harare City Council rages on The central government continues to run roughshod over Harare two months after the opposition nominally regained control over Zimbabwe's capital ... city.
Complicating factors Rwanda-Zimbabwe ties under strain after investigators track down top genocidaire in Harare Warming relations between Rwanda and Zimbabwe could take a hit after UN investigators tracked down a major suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide ... to the outskirts of Harare.
church & state Zimbabwe: Churches are a battleground for politicians seeking to entice voters Zimbabwe's politicians are canvassing churches because they are important constituencies ahead of the 2023 general elections. ...
CCC leader Zimbabwe: Who’s who in Nelson Chamisa’s inner circle Unlike Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa who surrounds himself with his clansmen from his older generation, particularly liberation war ... veterans, Nelson Chamisa is seen as someone close to the youth in the country. Find out more in this who's who of Chamisa’s network.
Simplifying Solar Zimbabawe better served by solar assembly & manufacturing capacity Solarpro CEO says Zimbabwe needs to develop its assembly and manufacturing capacity in solar panels and batteries to cut reliance on expensive equipment imports, ... Solarpro CEO Nyasha Chasakara tells The Africa Report.
political haemorrhage Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa is losing key allies who sanitised the military coup After coming to power through a military coup that ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe in November 2017, President Emmerson Mnangagwa attracted ... businesspeople both at home and abroad with his mantra: Zimbabwe is 'open for business'. Many wanted to give him a chance to change his predecessor's authoritarian policies.