Our Scans · Zimbabwe · Weekly Summary

• [New] The slide from crisis to catastrophe has accelerated, politically, economically, and socially, particularly since the push to extend President Mnangagwa's term to 2030 gained traction. / Zimbabwe Nehanda Radio
• [New] The enhanced border operation, which began in September and will run until the end of April, covers South Africa's borders with Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Situation
• [New] Zimbabwe is not going to be built by anybody else but Zimbabweans. EWN
• [New] Heightened tensions, threats of violence, and perceived risks to physical safety prompted several countries to issue warnings to their nationals in South Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. On Call International Blog
• [New] Messages delivered to WhatsApp users with a +263 country calling code (Zimbabwe) will now be charged Rest of Africa rates. Meta for Developers
• Work in Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe demonstrated that less than 1-5% of children needing palliative care could access it. BioMed Central
• Several African countries, including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Nigeria, have urged their citizens in South Africa to stay alert or remain indoors as anti-immigrant protests and fears of attacks on foreign nationals spread. OkayAfrica
• SpaceSail's upcoming commercial launch in 2025 raises questions about how it might impact internet access in Zimbabwe and other African nations. The Zimbabwe Mail
• The disruptions in China and Zimbabwe are elevating lithium's supply risk profile, increasing the likelihood of a higher security premium. Sprott ETFs
• Supply Risks Are Increasingly Policy Driven: Disruptions in Zimbabwe and China highlight the fragility of lithium supply and the growing influence of geopolitical factors on prices. Sprott ETFs
• Anticipated growth in the lithium sector looks promising as several pivotal projects begin operations, while Zimbabwe will pave the way for lithium mine advancement in Africa in the coming years. Mining Weekly
• In Zimbabwe, exploration has shown trillion-cubic-feet worth of natural gas potential while in Senegal and Mauritania, the start of LNG production at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project has revealed significant potential for billion-barrel finds in neighboring basins. African Energy Chamber - Leading chamber of successful
• Deep-level gold and platinum group metal (PGM) mining in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Australia represents a high-value opportunity vertical for underground automation. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 25 June 2026