Globalised extractive territorialisation: The new scramble for African land

Critical and rare-earth minerals are a central driver of land-use change in Africa under the global regime of extractive territorialisation.
By Phillan Zamchiya May. 22, 2026
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Fierce pushback as Zim debt riots into dangerous territory

Zimcodd’s concerns were triggered by reports in this newspaper last week that a regional survey had grouped Zimbabwe among Africa’s most debt-distressed economies.
By Freeman Makopa May. 22, 2026

GlassblocK Dam now depends on offtake deal

Bulawayo mayor David Coltart told Southern Eye that a draft agreement was produced following a breakthrough meeting facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi May. 21, 2026

AfDB grants Zimbabwe US$4 million for debt clearance process

In a statement yesterday, the AfDB stated the intention of the grant. 
By Kirsty Sibanda May. 19, 2026

AfDB backs Zimbabwe debt clearance plan with US$4m grant

This burden of arrears has severely constrained the country’s access to external financing and limited public investment.
By Sharon Zebra May. 19, 2026

ZBFH banking unit secures US$12m credit line from ShafDB

The Kenyan lender noted that mortgage finance in Zimbabwe has historically faced significant hurdles, with less than 1% of the population currently able to access formal home loans. 
By Business Reporter Mar. 26, 2026

AfDB approves US$9,57m grant to bolster Sadc health security

The funding was approved on Tuesday by the board of directors of the African Development Fund to finance the Resilient Health Systems for Emergency Preparedness Project.
By Business Reporter Mar. 5, 2026

AfDB predicts rich lithium pickings for Zimbabwe

The surge reflected strong demand for power-storage technologies against an outlook of constrained supply.
By Tatira Zwinoira Jan. 18, 2026