Zimbabwe, Africa's largest lithium producer approves US$1.59 billion in new investments as mining and manufacturing take nearly 80%

WIRE — By Ayodeji Adegboyega Business Insider Africa ZIMBABWE approved US$1.59 billion worth of new investment projects in the second quarter of 2026, with mining and manufacturing absorbing nearly 80% of the proposed capital as the southern African country intensifies its push to build an industrial economy around its vast mineral resources. The Zimbabwe Investment and The post Zimbabwe, Africa's largest lithium producer approves US$1.59 billion in new investments as mining and manufacturing take nearly 80% appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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