Zimbabwe has imposed an immediate ban on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate, in a surprise move that signals a tougher push for local processing and tighter control of its mineral wealth.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Polite Kambamura, Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines and
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Faith Omoboye
Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.