The Chinese presence in Southern Africa is economic, not military. Here is what Zimbabwe has to understand about it
China’s footprint in southern Africa is overwhelmingly economic, commercial and pragmatic.
By Tendai Munhundarima
2h ago
Zimbabwe must capitalise on the positives it reports
The impressive figures being cited have not translated into meaningful national transformation or into visible infrastructure development across all provinces.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Jan. 30, 2026
Boost for small-scale chrome miners
ZMF president Henrietta Rushwayasaid Disco agreed to buy chrome directly from small-scale miners and supply them with affordable equipment.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 7, 2025
ZiscoSteel to invest US$32m into iron ore, limestone mining
Chinese company Dinson Iron and Steel Company is constructing a US$1 billion Manhize Iron and Steel Plant in Mvuma.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 21, 2023
Dinson employees bemoan poor working conditions
Some workers revealed that they have to cycle almost 20km to work and endure long shifts.
By Problem Masau
Oct. 17, 2022
Govt projects failure appalling
Zimbabwe has been ranked 140/190 in 2021 and 150/190 in 2022 on ease-of-doing-business international scales.
By Kudzai Kuwaza
Oct. 14, 2022
