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Zimbabwe: Raw Minerals Still Dominate Zimbabwe's Export List

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (241+ words) RAW minerals continue to dominate Zimbabwe's exports raising questions on the impact of value addition policies employed by the government over the years. According to the latest monthly economic review report published by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, out of…...

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Zimbabwe Makes Second-Hand Clothing Ban Official

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (398+ words) The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has formalized a ban on the import of second-hand clothing, despite concerns about the country's struggling clothing value chain. Under the new regulations, permits will be granted only under strict conditions for such goods…...

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Zimbabwe Legalises Ban On Second-Hand Clothes Imports

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (212+ words) Ministry of Industry and Commerce has moved to formalise the ban on second-hand clothing imports, despite concerns over the country's struggling clothing value chain. The ban, now legally enforced under Statutory Instrument 59 of 2026, prohibits the importation of second-hand clothes unless…...

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Zimbabwe's Ban On Raw Minerals Exports Puts Chinese Firms Under Pressure

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (349+ words) The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe has warned its nationals and companies operating in the country to exercise caution and strengthen compliance measures following government policy shifts that include a ban on the export of raw minerals and lithium concentrates. Zimbabwe…...

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South Africa's Hex Battery Energy Storage System Is Delivering Energy Solutions That Africa Can Scale

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (572+ words) The alarm goes off at 4:47 a.m in Pieter Loubser's farmhouse in Worcester, South Africa. In the dairy barns, his cattle are already stirring --their internal rhythms demand a consistent milking schedule every single day. Across Worcester, motors begin to turn....

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Lithium Export Ban Sparks Hope for Jobs and Growth in Zimbabwe

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (324+ words) The government has, with immediate effect, banned the export of lithium concentrates and all other unprocessed ores. This comes after noticing'that some mining companies had rushed to mine and ship out the mineral before the planned 2027 ban took effect. The…...

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Zimbabwe: Govt Imposes Indefinite Mineral Export Ban Citing Under-Declaration, Illicit Stockpiling

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (291+ words) The government has with immediate effect banned the export of lithium concentrates and all other unprocessed ores, after noting that some mining companies had rushed to mine and ship out the mineral before the planned 2027 ban took effect. The ban…...

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Zimbabwe: Govt Lithium Export Ban Sparks Hope for Value Addition

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (382+ words) Government's decision to ban the export of raw minerals including lithium concentrate has been welcomed by industry groups as a major step towards boosting local manufacturing and maximising returns from the country's natural resources. The move announced on Wednesday by…...

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Ethiopia Ev Adoption Gains Pace After Gas Car Import Ban

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (238+ words) Ethiopia's ban on imported gasoline and diesel cars is driving a rapid shift toward electric vehicles, reshaping one of Africa's smallest auto markets. In 2024, the government barred fossil fuel-powered vehicle imports and cut tariffs on electric models. Duties were reduced…...

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Liberia: 10,000 Homes in Lofa to Benefit From RREA Solar Power Project

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (187+ words) - The Government of Liberia has announced that over 10,000 homes in Lofa County will soon benefit from a new solar power project being implemented by the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA). At a press briefing on Tuesday, Information Minister Jerolinmek…...