Zimbabwe

President Mnangagwa has placed government officials on notice with mandatory performance contracts for 2026, reinforcing a results-based culture across ministries and state entities.

Zimbabwe is strengthening child-sensitive protection services through the National Case Management System and Childline, as UN data reveals two-thirds of children globally report increased cyberbullying.

Antimicrobial resistance threatens millions while Zimbabwe's First Lady pushes for compassionate cancer care and medical outreach programs target underserved women across the continent.

Health experts warn poor diet and inactivity are driving diabetes cases among Nigerian children, while a young Zimbabwean mother's recovery from obstetric fistula underscores persistent maternal healthcare challenges across the region.

Vice President Chiwenga calls for broader sharing of mining sector benefits as Freda Rebecca and Botha Mine clash over lease rights, highlighting regulatory challenges in Zimbabwe's mineral-rich economy.

Nosh pivots from digital payments into global connectivity with eSIM service across 136 countries, while Nigeria's TermFund launches platform to finance school fees for families facing upfront payment pressures.

Zimbabwe has halted all raw mineral and lithium exports following alleged malpractices, despite recording a 30% surge in lithium shipments during the first half of 2025 and gold production hitting record levels.

Healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe confronts simultaneous challenges as digital systems fail, hospitals detain patients over bills, and regional mental health training programs expand to address growing disease burden.

Zimbabwe's suspension of lithium concentrate and raw mineral exports has driven lithium prices higher, marking an escalation in the country's beneficiation push as authorities implement stricter compliance measures.

US President Donald Trump's sweeping 15% tariff implementation faces mounting legal challenges while creating potential trade opportunities for South Africa, though sector-specific impacts remain mixed.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $1.3 billion investment partnership with Africa Finance Corporation to develop an alumina refinery and two mining projects, as regional investment structures adapt to mobilize capital for extractive sector development.

Religious leaders warn proposed constitutional changes could undermine democratic norms while incidents of alleged police misconduct and conflicts of interest raise broader governance questions.

Zimbabwe's teachers union has formally demanded the government restore physical payslips after the digital payroll portal remained chronically offline, while the Africa CDC backed the country's rejection of a US health cooperation framework over sovereignty concerns.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe maintained its policy rate while introducing new ZiG banknotes and implementing sweeping reductions in bank charges including balance inquiry fees and Point of Sale transaction costs.

Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank has imposed a 10% export surrender requirement on small-scale gold miners while maintaining 30% for large exporters, as authorities move to formalize artisanal mining revenue capture amid rising commodity prices and a lithium concentrate export suspension.