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Assessing the US$12 billion mining industry target
The Zimbabwean government launched an ambitious plan to transform the mining sector into a US$12 billion export industry by end of 2023. The plan was launched in October 2019 as a key pillar to sustai...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 12:01hrs | 6 | by Victor Bhoroma
Second Republic marred by litany of unfulfilled pledges
WHEN President Emmerson Mnangagwa got into power in 2017, a lot of promises were made, creating the impression that Zanu-PF was ready to give Zimbabweans a fresh start.Four years later, it see...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:16hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Moti Group, ZMM deal to boost chrome output
Chrome output by small-scale producers is projected to hit one million tonnes, a triple jump from 200 000 tonnes at present, under a funding deal with South Africa's Moti Group, which operates African...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mudenda vetoed decision to summon Mugabe to parliament
FORMER President Robert Mugabe might not appear before Parliament for a grilling over the missing $15 billion diamond revenue after the Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda reportedly vetoed...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Civil servants to get salary hike
CIVIL servants will have their salaries and working conditions improved,while their salaries and bonuses will be paid in full and consistently, among a cocktail of measures to be put in place to ensur...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinese firm to set up diamond cutting factory in Zimbabwe
Chinese diamond processing firm, Harvest Way Enterprises Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to setting up a diamond cutting and polishing factory in Zimbabwe to promote the country's value addition...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 20:44hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
China agrees to train Zim diamond cutters
CHINA has agreed to train locals in diamond cutting and polishing, with the first batch of 25 students leaving for the Asian country next month, as part of Government's quest to value add the mineral ...Published: 28 Feb 2016 at 08:20hrs | 2 | by Dumisani Nsingo
Mujuru condemnation of looting of Chiadzwa diamonds is a cheap campaign gimmick!
Mai Mujuru speaks out against the serious corruption in Zimbabwe rich diamond industry that has brought unparalleled prosperity in foreign lands whilst Zimbabweans have nothing to show for it....Published: 15 Sep 2014 at 19:40hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mugabe seeks diamond polishing partnership with China
President Robert Mugabe said Zimbabwe intended to partner a Chinese company, Chow Tai Fook, to process local diamonds to add value.At the moment, the country exports its diamonds, mainly mined...Published: 03 Sep 2014 at 13:56hrs | | by New Ziana
MDC-T youths demonstrations unjustifiable
A move that was taken by the MDC-T youths to demonstrate against Government, claiming that it has failed to fulfill the election promises resembles nothing constructive but just negative publicity aga...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 13:13hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Zim Asset already showing promise
The Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (Zim Asset) launched in October 2013 is a cluster based government. Clusters in the policy include, Food Security and...Published: 25 Apr 2014 at 18:06hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Diamond beneficiation: Zimbabwe's road to prosperity
The global value chain of the diamond industry includes exploration, mining, sorting, polishing, dealing, jewellery manufacturing and ultimately, retail.Zimbabwe is able to conduct the first ...Published: 21 Jan 2014 at 16:53hrs | | by Garikai Chengu
Diamond polishing companies cries foul
LOCALLY-OWNED diamond polishing companies have raised concerns over the quality of gems delivered by local diamond companies for value addition, blighting hopes of increasing government revenue throug...Published: 26 Nov 2013 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'There is need to cleanse RBZ,' says Zanu-PF MP
THERE is need to cleanse the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe as part of measures to restore confidence in the central bank to foster economic growth and development in the country, legislators heard yesterd...Published: 30 Oct 2013 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T founding member resigns
MDC founding member Pearson Mungofa, 65, has resigned from active politics, throwing the beleaguered opposition party into further turmoil.The former Highfield legislator confirmed he was q...Published: 10 Oct 2013 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Devolution is the way to go
IN their belated contributions to the constitution-making process President Robert Mugabe and Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo recently made misleading statements on the issue of devolution o...Published: 25 Mar 2012 at 11:31hrs | 1 | by Qhubani Moyo
Tsvangirai, Mutambara: If it ain't broken, fix it; if it's broken praise it
The one thing I have always rued about being Zimbabwean is this our propensity to ensure our total compliance with the Sabbath, total compliance with the ten commandments. Zimbabweans would rather th...Published: 25 Feb 2012 at 05:55hrs | 4 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zimbabwe must promote diamond driven empowerment
As Zimbabwe prepares to be the largest diamond producer in the world, the State must not only play an active role in ensuring that the majority of indigenous Zimbabweans are empowered by diamond prod...Published: 31 Jul 2011 at 07:50hrs | | by Garikai Chengu
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