COMMENT: Zimbabwe’s industrial shift is no longer optional

THE export of raw tonnage is the shipment of national potential. For decades, Zimbabwe has watched its minerals — lithium, chrome, platinum, iron ore — disappear over the horizon in…

SPACE BARONS TIGHTEN GRIP ON CITY PAVEMENTS

Ivan Zhakata Check Point Desk A network of illegal “space barons” has seized control of undesignated yet lucrative vending sites across Harare’s central business district (CBD). They are systematically extorting…

COMMUNION: From ashes of a stupid war rises an African industrial future

Communion with Bishop Lazarus This week, Bishop Lazi begins his instalment by graciously asking for your indulgence as he elaborately taps the wisdom of King Solomon from Ecclesiastes 10:1-15. While…

I want to evict younger brother

Mudzimba Dr Rebecca Chisamba Makadii, Amai? I am a married man with three children. My wife and I are both gainfully employed and our combined income is decent. My youngest…

Wllneess policy key to boosting employee health and productivity

Employee Relations Dr Request Machimbira A WELL-CRAFTED wellness policy is essential for promoting a culture of health, well-being and productivity within an organisation. A wellness policy is a long-term organisational…

Logged on, switched on: Day 1 of DEC 2026 and Zimbabwe’s AI moment

Features and Supplements Writer One hundred and sixty-seven participants. Three sectoral breakout sessions covering seven economic sectors. And the formal declaration that artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer Zimbabwe’s future…

Strengthen your excellence by declaring war on average

Hunt For Greatness Milton Kamwendo AVERAGE is comfortable. It has many neighbours and friends. Average is acceptable. Average is everywhere. Average is as common as common salt. That is precisely…

How China’s zero-tariff policies achieve a ‘multiplier effect’ on people’s livelihoods in Africa

Stephen Ndegwa China’s decision to extend zero tariffs to 100 percent of products from 53 African countries beginning May 1, 2026 marks a decisive shift in the structure of China-Africa…

We’re focusing on developing value chains around wildlife products

Cabinet last week approved the National Wildlife Policy, which represents a paradigm shift in the governance of natural resources by placing communities, the traditional leadership and economic value at the…

I was selected by Rex Nhongo to be part of a historic special operation

CDE DAVIS MUSHANGWE, whose Chimurenga name was Cde Lobo, last week chronicled how he received comprehensive military training at the Mgagao Camp in Tanzania. He also recounted the fierce battle…

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