Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.
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Africa CDC Backs Zimbabwe, Zambia Over U.S. Health Deal Dispute
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed support for Zimbabwe and Zambia’s stand in the new US government health cooperation framework, citing serious concerns over transparency, data governance and national sovereignty. Jean Kaseya, the head of the continental health agency of the African Union established to support public health initiatives of member states,…
Lithium prices soar after Zimbabwe suspends exports
Dado Ruvic/Reuters Lithium prices in China surged on Thursday after Zimbabwe suspended raw mineral exports, sparking concerns over supply disruptions, at a time when growing energy storage demand is projected to drive a boom in the market. The most traded lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange jumped 6.07% to C¥178 020 (US$26 043.45) a metric…
Lithium prices surge as Zimbabwe halts mineral exports
Lithium prices in China spiked on Thursday following Zimbabwe’s sudden suspension of raw mineral exports. The move has ignited significant supply chain anxieties at a critical juncture, as the rapidly expanding energy storage sector continues to drive a massive market boom. Read: Samsung launches Galaxy S26 and S26+ with refined design The impact was immediately…
Africa: GRA Hockey Teams in Zimbabwe for Africa Cup Club Championship
The men and women’s hockey teams of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Wednesday left for Harare, Zimbabwe, to represent Ghana at the 2026 Africa Cup Club Championship (ACCC), scheduled for January 24-31. They secured the slots after impressive performances in the domestic league. The men’s team finished second in the Salpholda Hockey League, while…
Africa: Zimbabwe, South Africa Ahead of Kenya in English Proficiency
Nairobi — Kenya has been ranked third in Africa for English proficiency, trailing South Africa and Zimbabwe, according to a new global index. The latest EF English Proficiency Index, which assessed English skills across 123 countries and regions, shows South Africa and Zimbabwe tied with a very high proficiency score of 602, while Kenya followed…
Africa: South Africa Through, Angola Must Wait, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Comoros Out
South Africa advanced to the Round of 16 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, while Angola must wait to see if they will joint them in the next stage as one of the four best third-placed sides. Zambia, Zimbabwe and Comoros are eliminated from the competition. SOUTH AFRICA 3-2 ZIMBABWE (GROUP…
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Become Southern Africa’s EV Hub With Chinese Investment
Harare — Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and distribution hub in Southern Africa as Jiangmen Tengxin Motorcycle Technology Co. Ltd — a Chinese manufacturer that exports to 33 countries and produces up to 500,000 engines annually — prepares to launch a large-scale EV project in the country. The company…
Africa: Brick By Brick, Zimbabwe Companies Fall to Foreign Competitors
Harare, Zimbabwe — National laws aimed at redressing colonial imbalances reserve retail sectors, like that of brickmaking, for locals. But companies with outside investment, particularly from China, routinely flout the rules. For nearly a decade, Stanley has made a living laying out bricks for drying at Willdale Bricks, one of Zimbabwe’s oldest brick manufacturers. That…
Africa: ‘Life Feels More Stable’ – in Zimbabwe, Red Cross Helps Farming Communities Cope With Prolonged Drought
Rising temperatures and increasingly erratic rainfall have reshaped Zimbabwe’s climate, with droughts now striking every two to three years instead of once a decade. The result: 2.7 million rural Zimbabweans face recurrent food insecurity. As the global climate crisis accelerates, hitting the South earliest and hardest, humanitarian responses are evolving from short-term relief to long-term…