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UZ churns out first Education 5.0 graduates
President Mnangagwa, in his capacity as Chancellor of all State universities, presided over a landmark event at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) yesterday, capping a record 6,778 graduates. This cohort...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:06hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Scammed by Zimbabweans in the diaspora, job seekers lose fortunes
ARMED with a smartphone, a lone vigilante confronts an alleged scammer in Birmingham, United Kingdom clicks "record" on the device and demands that the woman pays back thousands of British pounds that...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mines need a web presence
Zimbabwe has only just over ten mines and mining companies with an online presence. Mines with a web presence include ZimPlats, Caledonia Mining Corporation, A and F Avalon Gold Mine, Renco Gold Mine,...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 09:57hrs | 9 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Moti dismisses claims lithium mine is 'just rock', insists value is up to $1.4billion
SOUTH AFRICAN businessman Zunaid Moti has responded to a recent investigation by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and amaBhungane that revealed a Zimbabwean lithium project...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 23:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$1,4bn lithium project for Mutoko
South African conglomerate, the Moti Group is forging ahead with its planned lithium project at its 10 000-hectare site in Mutoko, Zimbabwe after receiving promising valuations on the venture's long-t...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
600 illegal immigrants deported
NEARLY 600 illegal immigrants were arrested and deported to their countries between January and June this year, while 71 are being investigated for forging police clearances and educational qualificat...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:18hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Chinese firm gets lucrative US$200m Zimbabwe exploration deal
GOVERNMENT has awarded a US$200 million contract to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to modernise Zimbabwe’s geological survey and metallurgical laboratory infrastructure facilities, the Zim...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 18:22hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Redwing: a tale of plunder, impunity, chaos and death
Redwing Gold Mine, once touted as a giant gold mining venture capable of transforming the quality of life in the Penhalonga area of Manicaland province and a cash cow for the national economy, has bec...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 12:12hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Good news is we have a digital currency but allow us to trade our minerals
From primary school to high school we are told the importance of minerals but are ordinary Zimbabweans gaining anything from their Zimbabwe's minerals.The only currency that is stable is the mineral v...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
The next frontier for Zimbabwe's lithium
THERE has been a scramble for Zimbabwe's lithium deposits by multinationals in the past five years. Exploration projects that kicked off in 2018 are now at advanced stages of implementation, and Zimba...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 19:20hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Nurses recruited from Zimbabwe are being caught in UK 'bonded labour' schemes
Zimbabwean care workers are being tricked into coming to the UK by unscrupulous middlemen who withhold up to half their wages and force them to live in squalor.The scam, which plays on the acu...Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 08:20hrs | 1 | by Ray Mwareya
Binga hot springs dry out
THERE are more than 30 hot springs in Zimbabwe where warm water gushes from the ground.Geologists believe natural hot springs are found where water seeps into areas of volcanic activity in the...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Allow the masses to trade in precious minerals, to bring stability to our Zim$ currency
Zimbabwe has had, what is now Refered to as a merry-go-round foreign currency policy, which has a five year cycle of a Zim$, dual currency and a USD$ and then back to Zim$. These cycles have been cons...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Minerals and natural resources a solution to Zimbabwe’s economic turnaround program
We say Zimbabwe's minerals and natural resources belong to the people and we continue to allow colonial and oppressive laws that do not allow the natural black landowners to take advantage of the God-...Published: 25 Nov 2021 at 19:37hrs | 11 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Viktor Sheiman's son secretly mines gold in Zimbabwe
IN March 2018, Viktor Sheiman, the then head of the Property Management Directorate of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, paid an official visit to Zimbabwe where he and Mines minister Winston...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:23hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Underground geologist vacancy
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTUNDERGROUND GEOLOGISTApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates with the right credentials to fill a vacancy which have arisen at above...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 16:41hrs | 42 | by DGL5 Investments
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 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | | by Staff reporter
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 | 1 | by Dumisani Nsingo
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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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
Mugabe lashes out at 'inept' Zanu-PF leadership
Zanu-PF leader and First Secretary, Robert Mugabe has comedown hard on party leaders for failing to properly organise the Zanu-PF Youth League conference underway in Harare.He said he receive...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 15:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Duty free cars for civil servants
Government has been urged to remove duty on cars imported by civil servants and to extend "non-monetary incentives" to its workers as a way of cushioning them against the meagre salaries they earn....Published: 22 May 2014 at 09:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe rejects mines boards because they did not have women
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has rejected the proposed new boards for three State-owned mining companies because they did not have women. Mines Minister Walter Chidhakwa revealed this during an exclusive ...Published: 06 Mar 2014 at 08:50hrs | 3 | by Paul Nyakazeya
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Japan
Hong Kong - A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's Fukushima prefecture early on Saturday morning, the United States Geological Survey said.The moderate quake hit 34km east...Published: 08 Feb 2014 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by AFP
De Beers' murky dealings in Zimbabwe blood diamonds exposed
As part of a colourful narrative of corporate greed, corruption, intrigue and a conspiracy of silence, the story of how De Beers, a creation of Cecil John Rhodes, raped the diamond fields of Chiadzw...Published: 01 Dec 2013 at 04:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's diamonds speech at Oxford University - Fulltext
"The Zimbabwean experience of diamonds and how they have shaped our politics."It is always inspiring and a great honour to be invited to an august forum of such a prestigious and famous insti...Published: 25 Oct 2013 at 12:21hrs | 1 | by Morgan Tsvangirai
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