Inner circles | Zimbabwe
Finance minister Ncube struggles to make mark as Harare's debt negotiator

The New Guard
Zimbabwe, Kenya, Senegal

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

ZimbabweFaith Mutete advocating for women in mining

KenyaMtamu Kililo uses bold materials to build construction industry

SenegalSerigne Mansour Gaye champions British business in Dakar

The New Guard
Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

ZimbabweSikhanyisiwe Gumbo, a communications expert on the rise

SudanNisreen Elsaim speaks up for peace and the planet

South SudanMadol Akol, champion of blind football

Zimbabwe
Harare's takeover of mining conglomerate Kuvimba proves costly

The Zimbabwean government is reported to have paid $1.6bn for a 35% stake in the mining conglomerate active in lithium, gold, platinum and chromium.

Zimbabwe
Harare takes over Kuvimba Mining House to erase all links with Kuda Tagwirei

Zimbabwe's Mutapa sovereign wealth fund now owns 100% of the Kuvimba mining group, previously controlled by the president's adviser and businessman, Kuda Tagwirei, who is under US sanctions. The move was intended to encourage investors for other projects that have stalled for lack of financing.