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Freda Rebecca takes on alleged Kitsiyatota mine baron

Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has launched an aggressive legal offensive against alleged illegal gold baronage, dragging Side Electrical (Private) Limited, trading as Botha Mine, before the Harare High Court for unlawfully operating within its K…

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youths booted out of gold mine

The High Court in Bulawayo has ordered Zanu-PF youths who illegally invaded Vubachikwe Mine in Gwanda to immediately vacate the property and cease interfering with mining operations, in a ruling that underscores serious concerns around pro…

Published: 04 Feb 2026 at 04:58hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter

Marconati hid in mine shaft for 2 days to evade arrest

Controversial businessman Francesco Marconati allegedly spent two days hiding inside a mine shaft in Matabeleland North's Inyathi area in an attempt to evade arrest, it has emerged.Marconati (66), who is awaiting trial on charges of illega…

Published: 02 Feb 2026 at 05:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mine workers down tools over unpaid salaries

Workers at African Myth Mine in Filabusi, Insiza District, have downed tools in protest over alleged unpaid salaries spanning six months, placing the gold mine under intense scrutiny. The miners said they have continued working under contr…

Published: 30 Jan 2026 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso fight to recover mine after special grant lapses

Highlanders Football Club is actively engaging authorities in a bid to regain its Inyathi gold mining claim, which lapsed after the club failed to apply for renewal of its Special Grant.The club was originally awarded the mining claim in 2…

Published: 28 Jan 2026 at 09:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF chefs invade gold claims

Foreign investor Forbes and Thompson (Pvt) Ltd has filed an urgent application at the Bulawayo High Court, seeking a spoliation order against several Zanu-PF leaders over the alleged illegal occupation of its gold mining claims in Matabele…

Published: 28 Jan 2026 at 09:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF official loses Gwanda mine

LUNGISANI Ncube, the Zanu-PF candidate who lost the 2023 Gwanda North parliamentary election, has failed in his bid to claim ownership of a mining site previously held by the late Michael J Van Rooyen after the High Court dismissed his cas…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Vubachikwe Gold Mine faces threat of fresh invasion by youths

Vubachikwe Gold Mine, operated by private miner Duration Gold under the ML16 mining lease, is facing a renewed threat of invasion after more than 200 youths were allegedly mobilised to occupy sections of the concession, claiming protection…

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mine workers push for US$1,200 minimum salary

The National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe (NMWUZ) is pushing for a significant increase in wages for the country's lowest-paid mining employees, citing the erosion of earnings despite rising mineral prices on international markets.Addres…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 20:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso lose Inyathi gold mine

Highlanders Football Club have lost control of their Inyathi gold mine after failing to carry out any meaningful development on the project they were granted in 2020.The development was confirmed on Saturday by the Ministry of Mines and Mi…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Jackets betray SA nationals in US$4 000 armed robbery

Two armed South African nationals accused of robbing a Bulawayo fuel service station of more than US$4 000 at gunpoint were allegedly betrayed by the jackets they wore during the crime, a court has heard.This emerged during the ongoing tri…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 Bulawayo men in court over US$55 000 mine heist

Four men from Bulawayo appeared in court on Wednesday facing charges of unlawfully entering a mine in Hope Fountain, Umguza District, and stealing property valued at US$55 000.Fortune Ngoma (33), Mthungameli Ndebele (29), Thokozani Sithole…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Security guard arrested for shooting two men at Filabusi mine

A 56-year-old security guard has been arrested after shooting two men who allegedly trespassed at McLaren Mine in the Theleka area of Filabusi on January 11, 2026.Abedinico Dube, a resident of Village 1 under Chief Sigola in the Godlwayo r…

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 21:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Villagers up in arms against Eureka Mine

Residents of Mazhambe in Guruve are expressing frustration over their relocation to make way for Eureka Gold Mine's expansion, claiming the move has disrupted their livelihoods and access to essential services.Speaking to the press, villag…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 07:56hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

Chaos after man is fatally shot near mine

Bubi District descended into chaos after a 31-year-old man was shot dead near DGL5 Mine, triggering a furious backlash from villagers who stormed the premises, dumped his coffin in a guardroom, and looted gold ore as police were forced to …

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 11:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

8 dead in mine shaft collapse

Eight people have been confirmed dead after an illegal mine shaft collapsed in Penhalonga, with authorities warning that more bodies may still be trapped underground as rescue operations continue under dangerous conditions.The shaft caved …

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 11:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

How to start your own gold mining company

THE last article looked at the way one obtains a Prospecting Licence and gets to peg a mine. Today's article will look at starting your gold mining company. After considering all the requirements for starting a gold mine business, we have …

Published: 05 May 2019 at 08:56hrs | | by Trynos Nkomo

Open letter to RBZ: Mashava Mine history difficult to whitewash and ignore

Dear Ms. Rita Likukuma Re: Mashava Mine resurrects, significant ground coveredMY attention was brought to a story published by the Sunday Mail dated 14 January 2018 under the title: "Mashava Mine resurrects - Significant ground covered," I…

Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 07:40hrs | | by Mutumwa Mawere

Mine collapse in Kensington township, 1 dead

Dear editor, Illegal gold panning in Kensington residential plots in Bulawayo which has terrorised residents for long, a  mine collapse has happened today.   As we communicate the mine has collapsed and one person has died a…

Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 13:21hrs | | by Bb

Not paid for 6 months

Dear Mr Editor, can you please publish this story,I work in Makwe 30km from Gwanda and I have never came across such unlawful behavour from mine owners where by they consider it lawful not to pay workers for 6 months and they expect you to…

Published: 03 Nov 2014 at 21:35hrs | | by Emma Jv worker

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Mnangagwa warns Zanu-PF bigwigs

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