HARARE – Zimbabwe earned US$209 million from lithium exports in the first nine months of 2023, nearly treble last year’s earnings, Mines Minister Zhemu Soda said on Wednesday, as Chinese-driven mining and processing projects take off. Africa’s top lithium producer, Zimbabwe hopes demand for the mineral, which is key forContinue Reading
HARARE – In a bid to support the struggling lithium industry, Zimbabwe has relaxed its previously strict requirements for miners to process lithium locally, a government official confirmed on Thursday. The move comes as the global lithium market grapples with a sharp price slump, impacting producers in the country. Zimbabwe,Continue Reading
Over 300 workers at the RZM Murowa diamond mine in Mazvihwa, Midlands province, have gone on strike after not being paid for two months. The workers officially began their strike on Monday, citing a range of grievances, including unfair labor practices, lack of spare parts for equipment repairs, absence ofContinue Reading
HARARE – Zimbabwe is forecasting a strong economic growth rebound, expecting a rise to 6 percent in 2025, up from just 2 percent this year. The recovery will be driven by improved agricultural performance and enhanced power generation, following the impacts of a severe drought, according to Finance Minister MthuliContinue Reading
