search | Bulawayo24 NEWS

Zimbabwe will not pay Zimplats for land grab

GOVERNMENT will not use taxpayers' money to pay for the 27 948 hectares of excess platinum holding land from Zimplats, Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu has said.Minister Mpofu spelt out the Government's position on Wednesday at a consultative meeting on the Draft Minerals Policy to ...

Mpofu warned of diamond uprisings

MANICALAND Provincial Governor and Resident Minister Christopher Mushowe has warned Mines minister Obert Mpofu and diamond mining companies in Chiadzwa against taking away diamonds from the province while doing nothing for the people of the area.Addressing guests at a mines and mineral policy work...

More diamonds discovered in Zimbabwe

In an exclusive interview with Michelle Moshelian of the Israel Diamond Institute, Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines and Mining Development Dr. Obert Moses Mpofu discusses developments in the country's diamond sector. He discusses how changes in attitude from the Kimberley Process towards the diamond mi...

It never rains but pours for Obert Mpofu

MINES and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu, whose name was dragged into recent investigations by the now troubled Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, faces fresh accusations of resisting a Cabinet initiative meant to ensure transparency for diamond revenue, The Financial Gazette heard this w...

'Obert Mpofu has bought half of Bulawayo,' says Tsvangirai

Morgan Tsvangirai, the MDC-T leader, has challenged Mines Minister Obert Mpofu to explain the source of the wealth. Addressing a referendum campaign rally in Bulawayo Thursday, the premier accused Zanu-PF ministers of "looting State resources" at a time the majority of Zimbabweans were struggling to...

High Court stops searches at Obert Mpofu, Goche and Kasukuwere's offices

THE High Court has stopped the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission from conducting searches at the offices of the National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board.On Monday ZACC obtained search warrants from the High Court to search and seize certain documents from the offices of three Govern...

Miner wants Obert Mpofu indicted

Zimbabwe's High Court will tomorrow rule on an application seeking the induction of Mines and Mining Development minister Obert Mpofu on contempt charges and forcing him to register a tribute agreement of a man claiming 50% ownership of a Shamva quarry. Base minerals and Chiroswa Minerals sharehold...

Obert Mpofu defends Prophet Makandiwa

Mines and Mining Development minister Obert Mpofu yesterday came to the defence of United Family International church founder Emmanuel Makandiwa saying "his God given talent should be supported."Makandiwa has reportedly performed several miracles at his church services, among them making gold and d...

Obert Mpofu pledges to assist Warriors fullfil its World Cup fixtures

THE Warriors will fulfill their 2014 World Cup commitments despite Zifa threats to halt their participation if they do not receive any government funding, Mines and Mining Development minister Obert Mpofu has said.Mpofu told thousands of mourners at the funeral of legendary Warriors and Highlanders ...