Zimbabwe’s government plans to begin large-scale manufacturing of solar panels and lithium batteries through partnerships between local universities and international firms. The initiative aims to bolster research, training, and innovation in solar energy under a memorandum of understanding with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to establish a Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C) at Chinhoyi…
With global demand for lithium, cobalt, and rare earths skyrocketing, driven by the urgent transition to renewable energy and advanced technologies, the communities that produce these critical minerals remain largely excluded from the wealth they help generate. Despite living in regions rich in resources, these communities often face systemic barriers that prevent them from reaping…
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has strongly opposed a special mining license application by Sunny Ye Feng (Pvt) Ltd in the ecologically sensitive Bumbusi Ruins area of Hwange, warning that the project could devastate tourism, wildlife, and Zimbabwe’s cultural heritage. Sunny Ye Feng (Pvt) Ltd has a record of environmental violations, including a…
