Tinashe Chirumba

🇿🇼 Proud Zimbabwean | Passionate about progress, innovation & community | Tech | Business | Building for the future.

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

😭😂 Rolls-Royce headquarters might need to send someone to investigate because how did half the fleet end up at one event? Africa never does anything halfway! 🚘🔥😄

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

💃🏾🕺🏾🇿🇼 Our President and First Lady sharing a beautiful moment on the dance floor! President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa enjoying the lighter side of the evening at the Presidential Fundraising Dinner.

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

A strong economy needs investment, but it also needs predictability, peace and stability. The inaugural President’s Ball brought the Party and business community together, with Cde Chinamasa describing the event as the start of a new partnership tradition. 🇿🇼🤝🏾

[Nick Mangwana @nickmangwana]

In his remarks, ZANU PF Treasurer General and Chairman of the Finance and Investments Standing Committee of the Central Committee Cde Patrick Chinamasa said the inaugural President's Ball is the first event of its kind and marks the beginning of a new tradition of partnership between ZANU PF and the business sector.

He added that the Ball serves to mobilise resources ahead of the 23rd National People's Conference. Under the leadership of H.E. President Mnangagwa, capital feels very safe, and tonight's Ball had been oversubscribed. Further , Cde Chinamasa said for the economy to grow, it must be underpinned by unity, peace, continuity and stability, and for the economy to grow further, it must have capital.

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

🇿🇼💰 The inaugural Presidential Ball recorded significant fundraising, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s table reportedly raising US$2.5M during the event. The figure emerged as one of the major highlights of the evening. #PresidentialBall #Zimbabwe #Vision2030 #AsakhiZim

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

@edmnangagwa Your Excellency, the support shown by members, well-wishers and corporate partners demonstrates the scale of engagement ahead of the 23rd National People’s Conference. Attention now turns to translating its resolutions into tangible development outcomes for Zimbabweans.

[President of Zimbabwe @edmnangagwa]

Last night, we gathered for the ZANU PF 23RD National People’s Conference Fundraising Dinner. I want to express my deepest, most sincere gratitude to all our well-wishers, members, and corporate partners who contributed so generously.

The heavy responsibility of building our beloved motherland, Zimbabwe, rests upon all of us collectively as citizens and Party members. ZANU PF remains a colossal, revolutionary mass party that welcomes every single person who shares our bold vision for national development.

By supporting these programs, you directly strengthen our capacity to fulfill our mandate and deliver a transformative, impactful, and successful 23rd National People's Conference.

[President of Zimbabwe @edmnangagwa]

Congratulations to the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) Class of 2026!

Today, we celebrate a remarkable cohort of 2,729 graduates who have successfully earned their credentials through dedication, discipline, and hard work.

Notably, 67.4% of today’s graduates are female, reflecting our continued progress toward inclusive education and women’s empowerment. We also commend the 274 STEM graduates and 318 Critical Skills graduates whose expertise will directly drive our national development and modernization agenda.

A special welcome and congratulations to our 121 international students who chose Zimbabwe as their academic home.

Your resilience embodies the spirit of our nation. As you step out into the world, use your knowledge to innovate, build, and lead.

Makorokoto! Amhlophe!

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

@NewsHawksLive 💃🏾🕺🏾 A lighter moment from the ZANU PF Presidential Fundraising Dinner as President Mnangagwa, the First Lady and other guests took to the dance floor. Beyond the formal programme, there was also time for music, smiles and celebration. 🇿🇼🎶

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

🚁📦 Zimbabwe’s postal services are taking to the skies! ICT Minister @TateMavetera launched a Zimpost–Drone Solutions partnership introducing drone services to modernise courier and postal delivery during the World Post Day commemorations. #POTRAZ #DigitalZimbabwe #NDS2

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

🏥Mpilo Central Hospital’s transformation is taking shape, with refurbishment works now reported at 90% completion and targeting December delivery. The upgrades are part of efforts to modernise major public health facilities and improve patient care. #NDS2 #AsakhiZim #Vision2030

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

🌍🇿🇼 Hosting COMESA is a valuable opportunity to put Brand Zimbabwe before the region. Beyond the Summit, the spotlight can benefit tourism, hospitality and local businesses while showcasing Zimbabwe’s culture and investment opportunities. #COMESA2026 #BrandZimbabwe #AsakhiZim

[The Herald Zimbabwe @HeraldZimbabwe]

COMESA PREPARATIONS AT AN ADVANCED STAGE

Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi says preparations for the COMESA Summit are now at an advanced stage and her ministry is ready to market Brand Zimbabwe. - Video: Trust Freddy

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

📌 POLITBURO UPDATE
The Politburo meeting scheduled for today has been deferred due to a busy programme of Presidential engagements. Details regarding the new meeting date will be communicated accordingly. 🇿🇼 #Zimbabwe #Politburo

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

🌱🇿🇼 Chivi hosted the launch of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa Programme, led by Hon. Anxious Masuka on behalf of President Mnangagwa. The programme promotes conservation farming, efficient use of inputs and climate resilience to strengthen household food security. #NDS2 #AsakhiZim

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

This is the direction beneficiation should take moving from extraction towards deeper processing at home. Lithium sulphate production, followed by potential lithium carbonate production, can help Zimbabwe retain more value, build technical skills & strengthen industrial linkages.

[Sandra Mangwana @SandraMangwana]

ZIMBABWE'S LITHIUM INDUSTRY ENTERS A NEW PHASE AS PROSPECT LITHIUM TARGETS FURTHER MINERAL BENEFICIATION 🇿🇼

Zimbabwe's ambition to transform its mining sector from a predominantly raw-material supplier into a more diversified mineral-processing economy is receiving attention following developments announced by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe.

According to company spokesperson Patience Mushore-Chizodza, Prospect Lithium has become the first company in Zimbabwe to produce lithium sulphate and is now considering an expansion into lithium carbonate production.

The announcement is relevant to the Government's policy objective of increasing domestic mineral beneficiation and ensuring that Zimbabwe captures a greater share of the economic value generated by its mineral resources.

WHY LITHIUM SULPHATE PRODUCTION MATTERS

Lithium sulphate is an intermediate chemical product that can form part of the processing route from lithium-bearing minerals to higher-value lithium compounds.

Its production represents a different stage of industrial activity from the extraction and export of mineral concentrates.

By undertaking additional processing domestically, mining companies can potentially develop specialised technical capabilities, support local suppliers and create opportunities for skilled employment.

However, the economic benefits depend on production costs, processing efficiency, market demand and the extent to which local businesses participate in the value chain.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LITHIUM CARBONATE

Lithium carbonate is an important chemical input used in several industrial applications, including parts of the rechargeable battery supply chain.

Moving into lithium carbonate production would represent another stage of chemical processing and could enable Zimbabwean producers to participate in additional segments of international lithium markets.

Nevertheless, the proposed expansion should be distinguished from an operational production facility.

The investment, construction, commissioning and commercial viability of any new lithium carbonate plant will determine whether the ambition becomes a sustained industrial achievement.

ALIGNMENT WITH NDS2 AND VISION 2030

Mineral beneficiation is closely connected to Zimbabwe's broader objectives of industrialisation, export diversification and productive investment.

Under NDS2, expanding domestic processing capacity can support efforts to strengthen industrial linkages between mining, manufacturing, engineering, logistics and technical services.

For these opportunities to translate into lasting national benefits, the country will require reliable electricity, efficient transport infrastructure, appropriate technical skills and predictable investment conditions.

Environmental management is equally important, particularly because lithium chemical processing requires careful handling of industrial inputs, waste streams and water resources.

MEASURING REAL INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS

The effectiveness of beneficiation policies should be assessed through measurable outcomes, including the volume of minerals processed locally, export earnings, employment creation, local procurement, tax contributions and the competitiveness of finished or intermediate products.

It is also important to distinguish between mineral concentration, lithium chemical conversion and battery manufacturing, as these involve different technologies, investment requirements and industrial capabilities.

Prospect Lithium's reported progress illustrates the potential for Zimbabwe to deepen its participation in mineral value chains.

The next challenge is to translate announced investments into commercially viable production, stronger domestic industrial capabilities and tangible economic benefits.

Zimbabwe's mineral wealth can contribute more to national development when a greater proportion of its value is created within the country.

#NDS2 #Vision2030 #AsakhiZim #VakaZim #MineralBeneficiation #Industrialisation

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

⛏️🇿🇼 Zimbabwe is tightening safeguards around its mineral wealth. The Mines Ministry and ZACC have signed an MoU targeting corruption through risk assessments, information sharing and stronger accountability systems. #MiningZimbabwe #NDS2 #AsakhiZim #Vision2030

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

🇿🇼 Kudakwashe Tagwirei has been appointed Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, with immediate effect, in terms of Section 104(1) of Zimbabwe’s Constitution. #Zimbabwe #EconomicDevelopment #Investment

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

🚨🇿🇼 Yesterday, Information Minister Dr Zhemu Soda delivered Government’s statement on protecting Zimbabweans from deceptive foreign recruitment and human trafficking, urging citizens to verify job offers before travelling. #StopHumanTrafficking #Zimbabwe #StaySafe

[Tinashe Chirumba @TinasheeC10]

🇿🇼 Turning agreements into measurable action matters. A real-time Decision Monitoring System can help Government track commitments, identify delays and strengthen accountability across ministries and agencies. Implementation is where decisions deliver results. #NDS2 #Vision2030

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Int Trade @MoFA_ZW]

The Acting Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Mr. Nesbert Samasuwo officially opened the two-day Training Workshop on the Government's Decision Monitoring System for Ministries, Departments and Agencies which is being held in Harare.
In his remarks, the Acting Permanent Secretary emphasised the importance of this structured mechanism for Tracking, Monitoring and Reporting on Government commitments and decisions.
“We should embrace the Decision Monitoring System as our principal management tool for monitoring the implementation, coordination of institutional performance and strengthening of accountability across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies,” said Mr Samasuwo.
The system provides a platform for Government to know and track in real time, bilateral and multilateral commitments that have been implemented, those that remain outstanding, where bottlenecks exist and where management intervention is required.
The system is also designed to protect the integrity of Government information and promote accountability. More importantly, the system allows the Government to utilise technically advanced systems that embrace real time processes, ensuring that No Decision or Agreement is Left Behind for the attainment of Vision 2030

[GarikaiGarwe @GarikaiGarwe]

Dear Prisca your attacks on President Mnangagwa’s appointment of Kudakwashe Tagwirei as Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion miss the point entirely.First, this is a sovereign decision under Section 104 of our Constitution. The President has the clear prerogative to appoint ministers based on what he judges best serves Zimbabwe’s national interest not what satisfies Washington or Brussels.

Second, Tagwirei is not some untested political appointment. He is a seasoned businessman with deep experience across energy, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure through Sakunda and related ventures. He has already been involved in practical government programmes, including chairing the Land Tenure Implementation Committee that is working to make agricultural land bankable and unlock capital. Bringing private-sector delivery experience into the investment promotion portfolio is a strength, not a weakness.

Third, the claim that this “signals we are unconcerned with Western re-engagement” ignores reality. Zimbabwe has long pursued a multi-vector approach. China remains our largest source of foreign direct investment, with hundreds of new projects including a clear shift into manufacturing and value addition and multi-billion-dollar commitments in lithium, industrial parks, and other sectors. Domestic capital, the diaspora, and regional partners are also critical. No serious country puts all its eggs in one geopolitical basket.

Well as for the sanctions argument: these are unilateral measures that Zimbabwe has consistently rejected as politically motivated interference. The President himself has been under similar restrictions for years, yet the government continues to function and attract investment where partners are willing to engage on mutual terms. An investment promotion minister’s effectiveness is measured by results on the ground deals closed, projects delivered, jobs created not by whether he can freely use a Visa card in New York or attend every Western conference.

This appointment prioritises delivery and practical economic development experience at a time when Zimbabwe is pushing Vision 2030. Criticisms that reduce it solely to personal loyalty or Western disapproval overlook both the constitutional authority of the President and the actual sources of capital flowing into the country.Zimbabwe will engage those who respect its sovereignty and seek genuine partnership. That is leadership, not a “monumental mistake.”
#AsakhiZim #Vision2030

[Nick Mangwana @nickmangwana]

NO MORE EXTENSIONS ON LITHIUM BENEFICIATION

Zimbabwe's lithium producers have had ample time to prepare for the January 2027 beneficiation deadline. There is no justification for further extensions. For too long, some companies treated Government Policy as optional, only springing into action once they realised the State was serious about enforcement.

Beneficiation is not a suggestion; it is the bridge between raw extraction and real industrial development. Every delay postpones job creation, suppresses value addition, and denies Zimbabweans the full worth of their mineral wealth.

The message is clear: honour the deadline, invest in local processing, and help build the industrial economy #Vision2030 demands.