Zimbabwe Mail

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:56:01 +0000
AI and Africa’s Knowledge Revolution: Why the Greatest Threat Is Not AI, But Our Failure to Understand It
THE Misunderstood Technology of Our Time: Few technologies in modern history have generated as much excitement, anxiety, misunderstanding and speculation as Artificial Intelligence. Across Zimbabwe, Southern Africa and much of the African continent, ...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:51:43 +0000
Global shares mostly slip amid caution about the war in Iran
TOKYO — Global shares mostly declined on Tuesday as recent enthusiasm cooled and markets faced uncertainty about efforts to end the war in Iran. France’s CAC 40 dipped 1.0% in early trading to 8,313.86, while the German DAX fell 1.6% to 24,746.63...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:59:20 +0000
Zimbabwe’s Foreign Currency Boom and the Reserve Accumulation Paradox: Why Rising Export Earnings Are Not Translating into National Wealth
THE latest foreign currency earnings data emerging from Zimbabwe presents what economists would describe as a classic macroeconomic paradox. By Brighton Musonza According to figures released by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), foreign currency rec...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:42:15 +0000
Platinum exports projected to generate US$2bn in 2027
ZIMBABWE’S platinum industry is projected to generate US$2 billion in export earnings next year, underpinned by stronger metal prices, expanding operations and resilient global demand. The positive trajectory comes as the country’s platinum group...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:23:15 +0000
Zimbabwe declares war on gold and lithium smugglers
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Mines and Mining Development Minister, Polite Kambamura, has vowed to intensify the fight against the illicit export of gold, lithium and diamonds, warning that the government will relentlessly pursue individuals and s...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:01:35 +0000
Music Industry Titan Clive Davis Dies at 94, Leaving an Enduring Legacy Across Hip-Hop and R&B
NEW YORK – Legendary music executive Clive Davis, the visionary record industry architect whose career helped launch and shape some of the most influential artists in modern music, has died at the age of 94. Davis passed away on Monday at his Manha...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:57:30 +0000
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. Messi had a golden opportunity to break the record in th...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:29:20 +0000
Zimbabwe Government Meets Chinese Construction Engineers for Mt Hampden New City Development Plans
BEIJING — Zimbabwe is intensifying its drive to secure strategic infrastructure partnerships for its flagship New City development in Mt Hampden, with fresh discussions held in Beijing between the country’s delegation and the China State Construc...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:50:55 +0000
Maize, Soya prices hold firm as supplies tighten
Zimbabwe’s grain and oilseed markets remain under pressure from tightening supplies, with strong demand for maize and soya beans continuing to outstrip available stocks and support elevated prices, according to the latest market update from the...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:55:42 +0000
South Africa on high alert for national shutdown next week
SOUTH Africa will deploy more police this week to deter possible violence before a June 30 deadline set by protest groups for foreigners to leave the country. “There has been mobilisation around this issue over a period of time, and we expect it to...

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