The fading power of unilateral sanctions and pathways to strategic autonomy: Lessons from China’s industrial security governance for the Global South

African nations and broader Global South economies have long borne the developmental costs of unilateral coercive measures and external economic coercion. 
By Saxon Zvina 5h ago

China's Communist Party: 105 years of reform, resilience and modernisation

The CPC's history can be understood through three major phases, each representing a distinct stage of China's political evolution.
By Tariro Chipo Moyo 8h ago

Who’s really running the show at 2026 World Cup?

It does not wear a jersey or lift a trophy. Yet this tournament has an invisible teammate, and it is worth understanding what it actually does, and what it does not.
By Naison Bangure 8h ago

The slave traders

However, there was one puzzling aspect to the vote: 52 countries abstained, including the 27 European Union countries and the United Kingdom.
By Gwynne Dyer 9h ago

Green premium, brown discount: The ESG period value determinant

“Green premium” is the measurable uplift in value for buildings that meet credible green certification and sustainability standards such as EDGE, Green Star,
By Mike Juru 9h ago

Spotting Dunning-Kruger effect in Zim firms: Governance implications in Soes

In Zimbabwe, especially within state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the effect can manifest in ways that undermine governance, stifle innovation and contribute to institutional decline.

CAB3: The political capture of traditional leaders in Zim

Previously, some chiefs and other traditional leaders blatantly aligned themselves with Zanu PF in violation of the constitutional provisions requiring them to be politically neutral.
By Tony Reeler and Geoff Feltoe 9h ago

Mines offload 3 500 jobs, as boom rakes US$7bln

The CoMZ’s annual report showed employment in the industry fell to 51 022 as of December 31, 2025, from 54 600 in 2024. 
By Mthandazo Nyoni 9h ago

‘How to keep vultures out of Zim’s US$16bn Mutapa fund’

Zimbabwe has entrusted MIF with some of its most valuable assets, including mining interests, energy firms, telecommunications companies, transport operators and agricultural enterprises. 
By Mthandazo Nyoni 10h ago