Zimbabwe has abruptly imposed a ban on raw lithium exports—originally slated for 2027 but unexpectedly enacted on February 25—to bolster domestic processing and refining. This move has already sent shockwaves through global battery supply chains, highlighting the growing importance of local value addition in resource-rich nations.

Zimbabwean nationals face updated requirements when applying for U.S. visas, including extended C1/D validity and additional social media disclosures. These changes also impact applicants traveling through South Africa, emphasizing the need for up-to-date information.

Set against the backdrop of war-torn Zimbabwe in 1980, *’Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’* unveils life through the innocent eyes of 7-year-old Bobo, living on a rural farm with her white English family amidst a nation’s pivotal transformation.