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Zimbabwe stands at the centre of the global race for critical minerals. Lithium, iron and steel, gold and other resources are attracting unprecedented investment, positioning the country as an important player in the global energy transition and industrial development. But, as this edition of The Weekly illustrates, the true measure of progress cannot be found […]

This week’s edition examines a defining challenge for Zimbabwe: ensuring that the country’s abundant natural wealth translates into meaningful improvements in the lives of its people. From the proposed Disaster Risk Management Bill to the evolving debate on critical minerals in Hwange and Kamativi, a common thread runs through each story. Economic growth, investment and

This edition of The Weekly arrives at a time when questions of accountability, justice, and responsible governance of natural resources continue to dominate public discourse in Zimbabwe and across Africa. From the communities of Shurugwi raising concerns over environmental degradation, unemployment, and exclusion from the benefits of mining, to renewed scrutiny of worker safety following tragic fatalities

This edition of The Weekly 16th arrives at a defining moment for Zimbabwe and the African continent. Across our communities, urgent questions continue to emerge around natural resource governance, environmental justice, climate resilience, water security, and the future being shaped for present and coming generations. The stories featured in this publication reveal not only the challenges communities

In this edition of The Weekly, we turn a critical eye to the language, promises, and power structures shaping Africa’s extractive future. Across boardrooms, global forums, and policy platforms, the narrative is shifting. Terms like “partnership,” “beneficiation,” and “just transition” now dominate conversations about mining and development. Yet, as our lead story makes clear, the lived