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Zimbabwe: Will Mthuli Ncube win Cowdray Park votes amid economic implosion?

Cowdray Park is a new constituency that was formed through the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission delimitation process this year. The entry of Ncube, a past chief economist and vice president of the African Development Bank as well as former Oxford University professor, into full-time politics has elicited a heated debate. In 2018, Cowdray Park was just a ward under Luveve constituency, and the…

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“Ncube raises important questions about the experiences of queer communities, the challenges of visibility and invisibility, and the unique role film plays in exploring the body.”

Gibson Ncube’s Berlin Lecture on Queer Bodies in African Cinema: Key Takeaways

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Zimbabwe’s ‘White Gold’! Critical Minerals Law Favors China

Harare has Africa’s largest lithium reserves and Beijing is poised to benefit, despite an export ban.

— By Nosmot Gbadamosi | Foreign Policy | August 16th, 2023

A foreman looks on as an earth mover works on the slippery road at Arcadia Mine on Jan. 11, 2022 in Goromonzi, Zimbabwe. ​Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images

The world’s clean-energy transition will be impossible without African minerals—and a degree of resource nationalism from African countries is benefiting China, which has for decades invested in the African Green-Energy Market and accounts for 59 percent of the world’s lithium refining. Chinese companies run the majority of Zimbabwe’s mines and are better positioned to expand domestic processing there.

Lithium, often referred to as “White Gold,” is essential to producing Solar Panels and the Rechargeable Batteries that power electric vehicles; and in 2022, demand pushed prices up by more than 100 percent. Africa could supply a fifth of the world’s lithium needs by 2030, but to best serve citizens, African leaders are demanding that miners go beyond extraction and add value by locally processing the raw mineral.

Last December, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, which has Africa’s Largest Lithium Reserves, imposed a ban on raw lithium ore exports, requiring companies to set up plants in the country and process ore into concentrates before export in order to boost local jobs and revenue. Those seeking to export and not process domestically would need to provide proof of exceptional circumstances and receive written permission to export raw lithium ore.

Zimbabwe’s ban, called the Base Minerals Export Control Act, will stop the country losing billions in mineral proceeds to foreign companies, officials said. Namibia 🇳🇦 has followed suit; and in 2020 around 42 percent of African nations, excluding those in North Africa, had implemented restrictions on raw exports, including the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩, Ghana 🇬🇭, and Nigeria 🇳🇬.

Traditionally, “mining companies after extraction enjoy all the benefits [while] leaving communities in their catchment areas to bear the brunt of life-threatening dangers associated with their operations,” Edmond Kombat, research and finance director of Ghana’s 🇬🇭 Institute for Energy Security, told ESI Africa. “It is time to stop that practice.”

However, China, which controls the world’s critical minerals supply chain, is ideally placed to reap benefits in these situations, because several Chinese owned companies have recently completed processing plants in the country. Chinese-owned Companies have Spent more than $1 Billion acquiring and developing lithium projects in Zimbabwe, which in contrast has seen Very Little Western investment.

Last month, Chinese minerals giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt opened a $300 million lithium processing plant at its Arcadia Mine in Zimbabwe, which it bought last year from Australia-based Prospect Resources for $422 million. The plant currently has the capacity to process around 450,000 metric tons of lithium concentrate annually. Under Zimbabwean law the refined lithium can then be exported for further processing into battery-grade lithium outside Zimbabwe.

In May, another Chinese company, Chengxin Lithium Group, commissioned a lithium concentrator to produce 300,000 metric tons per year at the Sabi Star mine in eastern Zimbabwe. And China’s Sinomine Resource Group said last month it had completed a $300 million lithium plant, after it bought Bikita Minerals, one of Africa’s oldest lithium mines, for $180 million.

Zimbabwe hopes to satisfy 20 percent of the world’s total lithium demand when it fully exploits its known lithium resources. “If we continue exporting raw lithium we will go nowhere,” Deputy Mines Minister Polite Kambamura told Bloomberg last year. “We want to see lithium batteries being developed in the country.”

New rules stipulate that a 5 percent royalty rate will be payable on lithium exported, due half in cash and half in processed final products so that the country can build cash reserves it could use for government-backed borrowing.

U.S. sanctions on Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, imposed since 2001, have impacted the country’s access to borrowing and investment, leaving few options but China. Last year, Zimbabwean Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube claimed the country has lost more than $42 billion in revenue as a result of Western sanctions. The Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency reportedly received 160 lithium investment applications from investors based in China in the first half of 2023 compared to just five from the United States.

Even among Zimbabwe’s regional peers, U.S. companies have been left on the backfoot. Nigeria Rejected Elon Musk’s Tesla in favor of Beijing-based Ming Xin Mineral Separation to build Nigeria’s first lithium processing plant in Kaduna State, in the country’s northwest region. Nigerian officials reportedly rejected Tesla’s proposal because it did not align with the country’s new policies. “Our new mining policy demands that you add some value to raw mineral ores, including lithium, before you export,” Ayodeji Adeyemi, special assistant to Nigeria’s mines and steel development minister, told Rest of World.

For decades, African economists complained that foreign companies extracted minerals without benefit to citizens. In 2015, Zimbabwean researchers estimated the country had lost $12 billion due to illegal trade involving multinational companies in China 🇨🇳, Canada 🇨🇦, the United States 🇺🇸, and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 —enough money to pay off Zimbabwe’s foreign debt.

Africa holds more than 40 Percent of Global Reserves of Key Minerals for batteries and hydrogen technologies. Yet it’s predicted that, by 2030, more than 80 percent of the world’s poor will live in Africa, and about 75 percent of them in resource-rich countries.

It makes sense for African Nations to step up efforts to increase quality jobs. “The United States and Europe must ensure that the partnerships they are building in Africa are mutually beneficial and non-extractive,” Theophile Pouget-Abadie and Rachel Rizzo recently wrote in Foreign Policy. “Otherwise, they will run headlong into the walls erected by an increasingly dominant Beijing.”

Washington in January signed a memorandum of understanding to help the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩 and Zambia 🇿🇲 develop an electric battery supply chain. But China is going beyond this in terms of thinking about what African nations need. Beijing, for example, with support from the United Nations 🇺🇳 Development Program, is facilitating a joint research center in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 to fast-track access to renewable energy in the country.

Experts warn that more African countries banning critical raw minerals exports will impede global decarbonization. Zimbabwe’s ban is perceived as unrealistic because the country lacks skilled workers. Some countries (Kenya 🇰🇪, Tanzania 🇹🇿, and Zambia 🇿🇲) have implemented policies requiring mining companies to train locals, according to a recent World Bank report. The report suggests national export bans alone can make countries worse off because investors simply move their business elsewhere, but that training requirements could ensure retention of investment and the creation of a skilled workforce.

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Mduduzi Ncube (Ft. Mafikizolo) – Njalo [Official Audio] Lyrics, Letra Inkabi Records #MduduziNcube #inkabirecords #mafikizolo #afrobeat #afropop Official Audio For ‘Njalo’ by Mduduzi Ncube featuring Mafikizolo , Produced by Xowla. Download or stream track here – https://electromodeza.lnk.to/NjaloAr Follow Mduduzi Ncube on social media: Facebook : mduduziofficial Instagram : Mduduzi_ncube1 TikTok…

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Introducing: Chenge Ncube

She’s a spunky radio presenter who knows her way around the DJ booth and can play an electric guitar so good you’ll burst into tears.

Chenge is the daughter of a household name music legend in another part of the world, and she moved away from home at 19 to start her own life and career in Sarare. Now, being the child of such a person graced her with the skills to make it, and make it BIG as a music personality in town.

She occasionally records artists at the Media Studio and is said to have been part of the team that produced for the iconic Lady in Red.

When she’s not rocking out she’s either picking fights with Marie in the club

… or smugly stealing her invisible newspaper.

Honestly, she’s a busy woman.

I still haven’t figured out what her traits are but I’ll edit this to add them in later.

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In Your Dreams

In Your Dreams (Serie 2023) #DidintleKhunou #KiroshanNaidoo #JesseSuntele #AnthonyOseyemi #SelloMaakeKaNcube #KateLiquorish Mehr auf:

Serie / In deinen TräumenJahr: 2023- Genre: Abenteuer / Drama / Fantasy Hauptrollen: Didintle Khunou, Kiroshan Naidoo, Jesse Suntele, Anthony Oseyemi, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Kate Liquorish, Bongani Thwala, Nqobile Sipamla, Lunathi Mampofu, Mike Bola, Sonni Chidiebere, Vika Matshingana, Kefentse Mokoena, Ogadinma Nqibili, Mothusi Magano … Serienbeschreibung: Die besten Freunde Lloyd und Marcus…

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A man has been charged with the murder of a mother who was killed in front of her two children in Manchester, police said.

Obert Moyo, 45, has been charged with murdering Perseverance Ncube, who was found with serious injuries in Salford at about 2.40am on Friday.

Ms Ncube, 35, was found with a single stab injury to the chest on Dukesgate Grove in Little Hulton, Worsley, and was taken to hospital, where she died.

Moyo, of Pennington Road, Bolton, has also been charged with possession of offensive weapon.

He has been remanded into custody and is set to appear at Bolton Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Ms Ncube’s family described her as a “loving and devoted mother who lived for her children, family and friends” in a tribute to her.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing to any motorists and residents in the area who may have captured anything that may be of relevance to the investigation on dashcam, CCTV or doorbell cameras to contact the force.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101 quoting log number 236 of November 10.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Quotes from my science teacher

Science teacher, randomly when were ment to be talking about Sound and vibrations: and Einstein, was actually an idiot, a fool.

A lesson where we’re talking about swimming: “now..if you drown..you are actually..stupid, drowning is very hard to do.

[he came to school with another teacher, coz his car wasn’t working] me: sir what happened to your car

him, leaning in very closely:it was eaten..by a dinosaur.

Him, when me and my best friend do literally anything: uh..don’t. Thank you.

[my class always arrives like 2 minutes early to assembly] him walking very slowly: we are always so early to this, i wanna go home. me: sir.its 8 am. him: yes.

[my class was playing cards un his lesson and he said if theg solve this one question they can play. They solved it and he still taught] my classmate: Sir you cheated us!!

him: who said cheating was wrong? God? No. us: sir. its..in the bible

he then stuck is tounge out at us.

Classmate: is slavery really gone?

My science teacher: whyd did they go? Some people like to use us, but i wont get into that here

Me:…mr ncube…no. him: …so light-

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Thembinkosi Mthembu 'Dingiswayo' & Wiseman Ncube 'Zwide' say there were spiritual awakenings while shooting ‘Shaka iLembe’

Shaka ilembe was filmed in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng. According to crew, the sets in Johannesburg took over nine months to build

Video : @podcastwithmacg

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Asake purchases Tesla Cybertruck as 30th birthday gift, Travis Scott teases new song “4×4” at College Football Playoff National Championship halftime show, Arne Slot confirms Liverpool duo Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez out for “weeks.” Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix. 1. Asake purchases Tesla Cybertruck as 30th birthday gift Asake’s Cybertruck landed in Lagos. pic.twitter.com/L2z43jnwsd — Junior Awólọ́wọ̀ 🛞 (@OloyeAwolowo) January 18, 2025 Nigerian music superstar Asake has celebrated his 30th birthday in grand fashion, gifting himself a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck. Known for his chart-topping hits and vibrant performances, the “Omo Ope” crooner shared photos on Instagram, proudly posing with the futuristic vehicle. The post quickly garnered thousands of likes and comments, with fans and fellow celebrities showering him with congratulatory messages. Asake’s latest acquisition underscores his impressive success in the music industry, where he has become a household name with a string of hits and a unique Afro-fusion sound. Asake’s penchant for luxury and individuality is well-documented, from his bold fashion statements to his extensive collection of tattoos and super cars. The addition of the Tesla Cybertruck to his collection is another testament to his status as a trendsetter in the Nigerian entertainment scene. The sleek and innovative vehicle aligns perfectly with the singer’s forward-thinking persona, solidifying his image as a leading figure in African music and pop culture. 2. Travis Scott teases new song “4×4” at College Football Playoff National Championship halftime show @espn 4X4 pic.twitter.com/vBI66P8Zai — TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) January 20, 2025 Travis Scott thrilled fans with a surprise debut of his new song “4×4” during the halftime show of the College Football Playoff National Championship final. Performing atop the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Scott energized the crowd gathered to watch Notre Dame face off against Ohio State. The single, officially set to drop on streaming platforms on Friday, January 24, is now available for pre-save on his website, along with exclusive merchandise. Scott announced that 100% of net proceeds from two merchandise items—a T-shirt and zip hoodie honoring Los Angeles first responders—will support Direct Relief’s California Wildfire Response Fund. The CD single for “4×4,” also available for pre-order, will contribute to these relief efforts. While it remains unclear if “4×4” is a stand-alone single or a preview of his forthcoming album, Scott hinted at being in “album mode” in a 2024 interview. 3. “Young Famous and African” stars Naked DJ and Kayleigh are engaged Congratulations to Young Famous And African stars Kayleigh and Naked DJ who are now engaged. 💍#YoungFamousAndAfrican pic.twitter.com/is5ovWXNF3 — Pop Pulse (@PopPulseSA) January 18, 2025 Reality TV stars Quinton Masina, known as Naked DJ, and Kayleigh Schwark are officially engaged! Fans of Netflix’s hit show “Young, Famous & African” have followed their love story since season one, witnessing the couple navigate relationship hurdles. Schwark, a semi-professional footballer, finally got the proposal she had been hoping for at the end of Season 3. Naked DJ popped the question in an intimate home setup, marking a heartfelt moment that delighted Schwark. To celebrate, the couple shared a stunning engagement photoshoot by celebrity photographer Stills By Tom. Congratulatory messages poured in from co-stars Nadia Nakai, Khanyi Mbau, and Andile Ncube, as well as from celebrities like Zanele Potelwa. While most fans expressed joy over the news, some skeptics questioned if the couple would make it to the altar. Still, this engagement marks an exciting new chapter in their journey. 4. OdumoduBlvck teases new song as he gets fans ready for his upcoming album Award-winning rapper OdumoduBlvck has ignited excitement among fans by teasing a new song on social media as part of the buildup to his forthcoming album, “Industry Machine.” The track, which features rising star Victony, has already garnered praise from fans and industry colleagues who are eager to see what the rapper has in store. Known for his signature sound and ability to blend genres seamlessly, OdumoduBlvck continues to cement his place as a force in the Nigerian music scene. The teaser is the latest move in an impressive rollout for “Industry Machine.” Ahead of the album, OdumoduBlvck has been on a collaborative streak, including being featured on Davido’s hit track “Funds.” He also kicked off the year with the joint project “Nothing Change” alongside his crew, Antiworld Gangsters. Following the success of his 2023 project “Eziokwu” and international acclaim for singles like “Declan Rice,” OdumoduBlvck is poised to take his artistry to new heights. 5. Arne Slot confirms Liverpool duo Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez out for “weeks” Arne Slot is hopeful Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez will return to his squad in a matter of “weeks rather than months” with the pair ruled out for the immediate future 💬 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 20, 2025 Liverpool coach Arne Slot has confirmed that forward Diogo Jota and defender Joe Gomez will be sidelined for weeks due to injuries. Jota missed the Reds’ 2-0 victory over Brentford last Saturday after sustaining a muscle issue during his substitute appearance in the draw against Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Gomez, who has been out since late 2024 with a hamstring problem, continues his rehabilitation. Slot provided some optimism, suggesting that while Jota may return slightly earlier, both players are expected to recover within weeks rather than months. Speaking at a press conference, Slot stated, “Maybe Jota [will be back] a bit earlier than Joe. Both of them are expected to be back with us in weeks rather than months. It’s always difficult to say exactly how long it is, but as long as the rehab goes as planned, we’ll see them soon.” Liverpool will now prepare for a crucial Champions League clash against Lille on Tuesday without the duo, followed by a Premier League encounter with Ipswich. Slot will be relying on the depth of his squad to navigate this challenging period. Featured Image: @asakemusic/Instagram Our Weekday News Digest summarizes five of the hottest news topics worldwide–including celebrity news from Hollywood to Nollywood, the latest trending global headlines from American reports to top African news today, and the best sports stories in 2024.For the latest in fashion, lifestyle, and culture, follow us on Instagram @StyleRave_— Read also Collins Badewa A fashion and pop culture writer who watches a lot of TV in his spare time. At Style Rave, we aim to inspire our readers by providing engaging content to not just entertain but to inform and empower you as you ASPIRE to become more stylish, live smarter and be healthier. 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