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Supreme Court reverses army takeover of RioZim chrome mine
Listed mining company RioZim has won a Supreme Court battle with Zimbabwe's military after one of its mines was forcibly taken over through a ministerial decree.Defence minister Oppah Muchingu...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:18hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
UK company buys lithium assets in Zimbabwe
UNITED Kingdom's Premier African Minerals Ltd has agreed to acquire a portfolio of assets in Zimbabwe from Australian-listed Lithium Consolidated Mineral Exploration (Li3).The AIM-listed company a...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:51hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
Geologist jailed for assaulting a cop with machete
A 47-YEAR-OLD bogus Glendale geologist was yesterday sentenced to 8 months in prison by a Concession magistrate for resisting arrest and assaulting a cop with a machete.Cephas Irabi of house n...Published: 12 Mar 2020 at 16:32hrs | 1123 | by Simbarashe Sithole and Tarisai Mudahondo
Renowned geologist David Murangari dies
Asa UK Plc chairman David Murangari has passed on after a short illness. He was 79.Murangani passed on yesterday at Avenue Clinic in Harare. Murangari's son Tangai confirmed this morning to Th...Published: 26 Feb 2020 at 06:54hrs | 1059 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe Kazembe hit with another $1.1 million lawsuit
HOME Affairs Minister, Kazembe Kazembe and Police Commissioner General Godwin Matanga have been jointly slapped with a US$1,1 million lawsuit by a miner who claims that they barred him to operate with...Published: 25 Feb 2020 at 06:29hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Mining firms battle brain drain
ZIMBABWE's mining companies are battling to retain critical staff by pampering their workers with lucrative incentives that include paying in hard currency, NewsDay Business has learnt.Last June, ...Published: 28 Jan 2020 at 12:57hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe platinum leakages hurting national purse
WITH its economy tanking, Zimbabwe is looking to mining for salvation.But platinum ore exports may be leaking millions of dollars in potential revenue the country needs to plug an acute shorta...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:27hrs | 153 | by Cliff Chiduku
Two geologists in court for illegal mining
TWO geologists at a local mining company have appeared in court today for allegedly prospecting for gold and being found in possession of 363 kilogrammes of gold ore in Nyanga.Tension Hlatini ...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 15:42hrs | 5417 | by Staff RTeporter
Mat South will never be the same again
The people of Matabeleland South have come up with a unique concept for developing their province through water provision. Amanzi Mat South Co-operative Society is a new Membership based organisation....Published: 20 Dec 2019 at 13:08hrs | 4259 | by Thulani Nkala
Tshinga Dube: The Anti-colonial transfiguration of the self
On Friday, 22 November, 2019, a decorated cadre of Zimbabwe's long-drawn-out armed liberation struggle and long-serving former Cabinet Minister, Othiniel Siduduzo "Tshinga" Dube launched his biography...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:13hrs | 128 | by Richard Mahomva
Zimbabwe discovers rare minerals
Zimbabwe sits on bountiful and lucrative deposits of minerals known as rare-earth elements (REE), some of which sell for more than US$1 000 for a single kilogram and where investors are seeking altern...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 21:03hrs | 1613 | by Staff reporter
Allow Zimbabweans to trade in Gold, Diamonds and other minerals
Lets empower the people of Zimbabwe and allow them to trade in gold and diamond. I have travelled throughout Zimbabwe, and some of my family members are geologists and miners.I have seen some of them ...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1676 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Do cracks in the ground in Chimanimani prove seismic activity before cyclone?
Pictures have emerged which appear to support claims by survivors of a deadly cyclone in eastern Zimbabwe that there was some seismic activity before heavy rains and winds swept in from Mozambique on ...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:37hrs | 998 | by zimlive
Russian firm launches operations in Zimbabwe
ALROSA, the world leader in diamond production, yesterday announced it was launching operations in Zimbabwe.This was announced during President Emmerson Mnangagwa's visit to Moscow, Russia....Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1152 | by Staff reporter
RioZim challenges mine seizure by Zimbabwe military
RIOZIM Limited has petitioned the High Court seeking a contempt of court order against the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF)-owned mining entity, Rusununguko Nkululeko, after the latter allegedly defied a...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:41hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
The White Man who sent fear down Mugabe's spine
Canadian mining company Falconbridge Inc. had a big problem in Zimbabwe during the Gukurahundi disturbances in the early 1980s.Its operations in war-torn Zimbabwe were in chaos. ZIPRA rebels o...Published: 20 Oct 2018 at 09:08hrs | 6176 | by Globe and Mail
RioZim sues Muchinguri over seized mining claims
RIOZIM Limited has taken Defence and War Veterans Affairs minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri (pictured), to court following her recent declaration of the company's mining claims as a cantonment area, b...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:26hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF senator in mining claim wrangle
Zanu-PF Matabeleland South senator, Alma Mkhwebu has sued miner, Ntaten Amon Ndou seeking an order compelling him to vacate a mining claim that she says legally belongs to her.Mkhwebu filed an...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
The dirty truth about OIL
What does "oil" make you think of? Do "invasions" and "emissions" top your list? Why have leaders thought it worth spilling so much blood for the sake of this pungent mud? And why has it been so hard ...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 10:13hrs | 2595 | by Erick Matotoba
Chiwenga to open Gold Centre
BUBI Milling Centre Private Limited, one of the numerous Gold Service Centres earmarked to be set-up by Government as it moves to ensure the yellow metal from small-scale and artisanal miners is sold ...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 10:27hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dares mining firms
Government is working on a framework that will see all big mining companies in the country returning to full production to enhance their contribution to the fiscus and employment creation, President M...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 06:14hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions poser for mega fuel project
The $5,2 billion coal-to-fuel joint venture project between Government and a Canadian investor planned for Lisulu, Hwange, is facing inordinate delays after it emerged that economic sanctions imposed ...Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 12:56hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Mining speculators invade Zimbabwe's Great Dyke
THE politically well-connected Cypriot Pouroulis family - which is close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa - and is associated with speculation in mining has hit the jackpot in Zimbabwe.After cl...Published: 24 May 2018 at 10:35hrs | 2505 | by Staff reporter
Dangote hits brick wall again
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, who expressed interest in tapping local investment opportunities, appears to be missing all his indicated investment targets, raising concerns that his Zimbabwean ...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:29hrs | 2156 | by Staff reporter
'Dangote visit endorsement of Mangagwa's economic policies'
AFRICA'S richest man, Aliko Dangote, planned second visit to Zimbabwe to conclude planned investment deals, is an endorsement of President Mnangagwa's new economic thrust that has boosted investor con...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 227 | by Staff rpeorter
Dangote renews interest in Zimbabwe
Nigerian billionaire Mr Aliko Dangote has renewed interest in pursuing his $1,5 billion investment in Zimbabwe and yesterday despatched an advance team comprising geologists.The team will be i...Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Dangote team jets in
Nigeria billionaire Aliko Dangote has renewed interest to inject a US$1.5 billion investment package in Zimbabwe.An advance team from Dangote Holdings arrived in the country this afternoon com...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 13:49hrs | 3473 | by Staff reporter
#BringDangote to invest in Zimbabwe
ZANU-PF Hatfield parliamentary aspirant and businesswoman, Josey Mahachi, has rekindled her campaign to bring Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, to invest in Zimbabwe following a false start last ye...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 07:23hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
RioZim to start exploration for diamonds
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange-listed miner RioZim expects to start exploration for diamonds this month on its 3 000-hectare piece of land in Chivi, as the group eyes expansion. Chief executive Bhekinkosi Nk...Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 07:58hrs | 835 | by Staff Reporter
Dangote revives interest in Zimbabwe?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Africa's richest man, Mr Aliko Dangote, interacted last week on the multi-billionaire's plan to expand investments in Zimbabwe.The Sunday Mail understands Mr D...Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 07:35hrs | 1366 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seeks diamond sector investors
THE Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company is working on a structure to lure private investors back into the diamond mining industry after Government ordered companies that have been operating in Maran...Published: 30 Jan 2018 at 05:20hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Herald sports journalist Mundandi dies
THE sports journalism fraternity yesterday woke up to the shock news of the death of The Herald's veteran writer Saul Paul Murambiwa Mundandi.Mundandi (47) died yesterday at the Zvishavane Dis...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 08:01hrs | 808 | by Staff Reporter
Mandela vs Mugabe: A legacy of ashes
Ever get that feeling that all the lifelong plans you have ever had will burn into red-hot disappointment one day? If you live in Johannesburg for long enough, you will hear stories about men and wome...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:10hrs | 931 | by Tafi Mhaka
Zimbabwe govt to blame for policy clarity
A policy is a document that contains a set of rules that gives guidelines and reference on how organizations operate. These are clear frameworks that build the foundation of every institution. Policy ...Published: 26 Jun 2017 at 18:15hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
India warns Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE should not trust any country across the world in the exploitation of her natural resources without ensuring maximum benefits to its citizens, an official has said.Speaking during the ...Published: 01 May 2017 at 14:03hrs | 2721 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lost $144 billion
ZIMBABWE has lost US$144 billion in potential revenue from the mining sector since 2009, largely due to a plethora of problems, among them a power supply crisis, punitive tax regime and investor fatig...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 18:43hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo stop dabbling in Zanu-PF succession politics
In history and to the outsider, Zimbabwe has always been a fabulous illusion. An Ophir. An El Dorado, a home to the Queen of Sheba. If the wishes of early European "pathfinders" were horses, Zimbabwe ...Published: 14 Jan 2017 at 08:38hrs | 342 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zim's saving grace is accepting failure as gracefully as Darwin accepted chimp as cousin
When Charles Robert Darwin, an English naturalist and geologist, published his book On the Origin of Species in 1859 - a little over 150 years ago - proposing his theory of evolution with compelling e...Published: 02 Aug 2016 at 08:41hrs | 920 | by Wilbert Mukori
Dangote gets green light
PRESIDENT Mugabe has issued Special Grants to four new companies to explore and extract coal and coalbed methane gas in Matabeleland North Province, bringing the number of firms to exploit the resourc...Published: 07 Feb 2016 at 08:25hrs | 1108 | by Dumisani Nsingo
Zimbabwe: China's newest eco-political harbor dispossessing western influence in Africa
To China, Zimbabwe is China's newest colonial harbor while to the United States, Zimbabwe is the United States' newest threat to its US-Africa imperialistic agenda. Cecil John Rhodes succeeded in bloc...Published: 04 Feb 2016 at 18:48hrs | 1816 | by Maxwell Teedzai - Political Analyst
Zimbabwe investment 'excites' Dangote
THE Dangote Group says it will start operations in Zimbabwe this year, with its chief strategist, Abdu Mukhtar, yesterday asserting that they now feel "comfortable and excited" about investing in the ...Published: 15 Jan 2016 at 05:29hrs | | by Felex Share
MDC-T expel Senator Hlalo, a Chamisa supporter, build up for yet another earthquake change!
MDC-T spokesperson Obert Gutu on Friday confirmed the party's national council resolved to expel MDC-T Senator Mattson Hlalo. The Senator is believed to be a Nelson Chamisa supporter. MDC-T has never ...Published: 01 Nov 2015 at 17:42hrs | 3539 | by Wilbert Mukori
Dangote delegation jets in to finalise business deals in Zimbabwe
A high-powered delegation from Dangote Industries Limited, owned by Africa's richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has arrived in the country to finalise several business deals in Zimbabwe.The si...Published: 08 Sep 2015 at 00:25hrs | 3341 | by Staff Reporter
Prof Jonathan Moyo the only true prophet
Zimbabwe is touted as having the most educated people in sub-Saharan Africa yet the country is so poor and lacks basic amenities that other countries enjoy, even those with more goats than people as H...Published: 06 Sep 2015 at 17:27hrs | 5165 | by Jealousy Mawarire
Zimbabwe is moving, evolving quite fast
Zimbabwe is moving, evolving quite fast. Not in the superficial neo-liberal sense in which a backsliding country can be pampered by Bretton Woods affiliates, pampered to vertiginous growth levels....Published: 22 Aug 2015 at 20:01hrs | 5268 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Rendering Mujuru superfluous
I AM reading a book under the Oppenheimer series, a book on Thomas Leask's diary entries covering his travels in Botswana and Zimbabwe, travels undertaken between 1865 and 1870.Like Livingston...Published: 07 Mar 2015 at 15:02hrs | 3003 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Grace Mugabe attacks dodgy cops
91-year-old Robert Mugabe's wife, Dr Amai Grace Mugabe, has come out guns blazing attacking police officers for fleecing vendors of their goods.Addressing thousands of women at the commemo...Published: 07 Mar 2015 at 07:20hrs | 4102 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF activist threatens to shoot mine manager
THE Gwanda Youth in Mining branch chairman Philemon Mokuele was yesterday arraigned before the courts for allegedly pointing a pistol at a mine manager in a bid to take over operations at the gold...Published: 21 Jan 2015 at 07:03hrs | 2001 | by Staff reporter
Excuse me! Let me speak
Excuse me! Let me speak. If you let me I shall speak calmly and rationally. When I am done let come on me what may for I have staked my life in order to fulfill nothing less than a dream for my co...Published: 15 Dec 2014 at 05:41hrs | | by Field Ruwe
The Hedge Fund and Robert Mugabe
This article was taken from businessweek.com...Published: 23 Aug 2014 at 18:05hrs | 3867 | by Cam Simpson and Jesse Westbrook
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