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Zimbabwe's diamond wealth enriches elites

For decades, diamonds have been celebrated as symbols of wealth and transformation â€” precious stones capable of reshaping entire nations. But in Zimbabwe's diamond-rich fields, the reality for local communities tells a darker story: disp…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 14:42hrs | 686 | by Staff reporter

Lab-grown diamonds causing havoc

South Africa's cabinet has approved participation in an international effort to boost the marketing of real diamonds, responding to the increasing appeal of lab-grown gems and funded by a 1 percent levy on the annual revenues of diamond co…

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 10:16hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe unveils fund to support value chains

The Government of Zimbabwe has launched the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) to support the strengthening of domestic value chains, promote industrial growth, and increase the export of value-added goods. The IDF is designed to anchor imp…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:20hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter

ALROSA to double investment in Zimbabwe's diamond sector

ALROSA, the world's largest diamond producer by output, has announced plans to double its initial investment in its joint venture with the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), in a move that underscores growing confidence in Zimba…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:20hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter

Dembare fails to polish the Diamonds

Manica Diamonds 1-0 DynamosA first-half stunner from Charles Teguru was all Manica Diamonds needed to edge Dynamos 1-0 in a fiercely contested Castle Lager Premier Soccer League showdown at Sakubva Stadium on Sunday.Despite a dominant seco…

Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:29hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

What role have I played in the destruction of Zimbabwe?

For over two decades, Zimbabwe has been trapped in a seemingly endless economic crisis that has brought untold suffering to millions. With over 70% of the population living below the poverty datum line and a staggering 90% youth unemployme…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:16hrs | 31009 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Botswana President concedes defeat in televised address

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has officially conceded defeat in the recent elections, signaling a significant political transition in the country. In his remarks, Masisi expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transfer of powe…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 3339 | by Staff reporter

Botswana's ruling party loses power after six decades

Botswana's governing party has suffered a shock election defeat after nearly six decades in power, preliminary election results show.President Mokgweetsi Masisi's Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost its grip on power on Friday after oppos…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1478 | by Staff reporter

Africa must move with time

As we commemorate Africa Day, we need to reflect on the potential the continent has and devise ways to improve on our weaknesses and make the continent great.Africa is often referred to as a "land of riches" due to its abundance of natural…

Published: 23 May 2024 at 19:18hrs | 19 | by Leonard Koni

Kuda Mahachi joins Manica Diamonds

Kuda Mahachi has inked a two-year deal with Castle Lager Premier Soccer League outfit Manica Diamonds.The 30-year-old forward, who was rumored to be sought after by Harare giants Dynamos and Yadah Stars, found himself without a club after …

Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Manica Diamonds joins the race for Khama Billiat's signature

Manica Diamonds has entered the competition to secure the signature of former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs forward, Khama Billiat.The premier soccer league team based in Mutare is one of three clubs showing interest in signing the 3…

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 08:06hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Bossolona still unbeaten at 16 games

Highlanders FC 1-0 Manica Diamonds FCIT took a really good run of play for Highlanders FC defender, Peter Muduhwa as he strode lengths yelling for a pass, and eventually he was there to score the ball that won this Castle Lager game at Bar…

Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 18:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bosso invites fans to Diamonds polishing event at BF

HIGHLANDERS will seek to maintain their spot at the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League when they clash with Manica Diamonds at Barbourfields Stadium tomorrow.The Bulawayo giants lead with 31 points while Manica Diamonds sit on p…

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 08:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to scale up diamond cutting, polishing industry

MINES and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has said the country is targeting seven million carats this year as the country plans to scale up the diamond cutting and polishing industry.He said a 10 percent quota is set aside for…

Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:21hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mystery buyer Zimbabwe of diamonds outed

THE Zimbabwean government has reportedly given preference to Belarusian diamond buyers to snap-up the gems under unclear circumstances.This comes at a time when the country's state-run mining entity Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (Z…

Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 19:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's diamond sector to surpass US$1bn target

Zimbabwe's diamond sector is on course to exceed the targeted US$1 billion contribution backed by exceptional performance by mining companies such as the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZMDC).Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing…

Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt's attempting to paint a good picture in education sector

TEACHERS unions yesterday accused government of inflating the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) 2021 Advanced Level pass rate by 3,68% to present the country's education sector as stable.Zimsec said the country recorded an 84,6…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean diamonds producer expands into Botswana

VAST Resources says its acquisition of Gem Diamonds Botswana (GDB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of London headquartered Gem Diamonds, aligns with its longer-term strategy to "maximise and crystallise" the value of its interests in Zimbabwe.I…

Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:52hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Explosive dossier exposes Chiadzwa gems tax sleaze

A whistleblower has submitted an explosive dossier to the Zimbabwe revenue Authority (Zimra) providing insight into how diamond mining firms in the Chiadzwa diamond fields in Manicaland, evaded tax obligations, prejudicing the state of jaw…

Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Army-linked Anjin grabs richest diamond claim

AN army-linked miner, Anjin Investments (Pvt) Ltd, grabbed the most lucrative diamond claim in Marange from a firm owned by the government after being relicensed under unclear circumstances, it has emerged.Investigations carried out with s…

Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Kenneth Matimaire

Israel talks Zimbabwe up over diamonds

THE Israeli government is in talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to directly buy Zimbabwean diamonds as relations between the two countries continue to warm up after several years of acrimony.Zimbabwe and Israel have n…

Published: 02 Oct 2020 at 07:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Masomere hits out at Manica Diamonds

Former Manica Diamonds coach Luke Masomere, who was sacked on Sunday, has claimed that the club is struggling financially and it failed to back him on the transfer market to achieve the set targets.Masomere said his contract demanded that …

Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Manica strike late to denies Bosso maximum points

Diamonds 1- 1 Highlanders MANICA Diamonds coach Luke Masomere was a relieved man after his team scored a last-gasp equaliser to share the spoils with a determined Highlanders at Vengere yesterday.  The hosts celebrated the equaliser a…

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

'No to continued plunder of our resources' - Marange: The Imprisoned Community

The discovery of diamonds in Marange in 2006 located in the Eastern part of Zimbabwe did not translate into the much anticipated benefits to the local inhabitants. The yearning for positive development among the Marange people has become a…

Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 08:12hrs | 5 | by Brian Maregedze

Zimbabwe working on new diamond policy

Government has started working on a new diamond policy which will lead to the unbundling of the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Mining Company (ZCDC) to ensure more players are involved inthe sector, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.He …

Published: 21 May 2018 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe diamonds audit stalls

Government audit into the disappearance of diamonds worth billions of dollars in Marange has been stalled by court challenges and inaccessibility to relevant information from firms that used to extract gems in Chiadzwa, a Cabinet Minister …

Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Businessman gunned down in Chiadzwa

A tuck-shop owner near the controversial Chiadzwa diamond fields  close  to  Kurauone Primary school was reportedly  gunned down by two yet to be known gun men at his business premises  early today.The deceased&nbs…

Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 19:14hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe won't pay diamond miners, yet it can't account for $15 billion

Whilst the Zimbabwe government can not account for even a cent of over $15 billion of diamond revenues, the people it used in mining those precious minerals are wallowing in abject poverty, as they have hardly been paid.One can not help bu…

Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 10:43hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Diamond deposits discovered at Showgrounds

A RICH diamond belt has been discovered at Mutare Show Grounds and lands overlooking the Murahwa Hills in Chikanga.manica Post reported that the discovery is a confirmation of a recent geographical survey which showed that a rich diamond b…

Published: 03 Apr 2016 at 07:18hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Facelift for Zim diamonds

DIAMOND dealers have expressed satisfaction over the prospects of diamonds at the opening of the diamonds tender in Harare yesterday ahead of a mega local auction in November.Local diamond dealers said the success of the local auction, jud…

Published: 02 Oct 2014 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

The Kimberley Process should redefine 'blood diamonds'

Plans by the Kimberley Process to change the definition of "blood diamonds" to "conflict diamonds" is a giant step in the right direction and should be applauded.It is correct that the KP needs to modernise its functions by ensuring the te…

Published: 03 Jun 2012 at 15:55hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 3rd June 2012.

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