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Uproar over controversial NSSA boss appointment

The government has ignited a fresh storm at the National Social Security Authority (Nssa) after bypassing two top-performing candidates for the position of general manager (GM) and appointing a lower-ranked contender instead.Exclusive docu…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe miners weather power crisis

Zimbabwe's mining industry says it has largely been shielded from the worst of the country's electricity shortages thanks to a targeted power rationing strategy that prioritises the sector. But operators warn that falling global commodity …

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 08:33hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter

6 illegal miners killed at Mazowe Mine

Six illegal miners were killed and four others seriously injured at Mazowe Mine in Mashonaland Central on Friday when a hoist pulling them to the surface failed, sending them crashing 45 meters down an abandoned shaft.The accident occurred…

Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:16hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

MoU to regulate small artisanal miners

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has urged all artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) to promptly engage registered mine surveyors to avoid operational disruptions following a new government directive.The call was made during a signing…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:23hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

Man loses US$65,000 in stand scam

Simbarashe Mwanandimai, a 43-year-old director of EDI Resources from Borrowdale, appeared before Harare Magistrates' Court facing allegations of defrauding a home-seeker of US$65,500 by selling a residential stand he did not legally own.Mw…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:01hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter

Illegal miners face deportation from South Africa

South Africa has arrested over 400 illegal miners, including Zimbabweans and other foreign nationals, during a large-scale operation targeting illicit artisanal mining activities across the country. The South African Police Services (SAPS)…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter

Daylight machete attack chilling details heard in court

A Bulawayo woman, Mrs. Samukelisiwe Chieza, suffered serious head injuries after she and four young church members were violently robbed by a notorious machete-wielding gang operating in parts of the city.The attack occurred in broad dayli…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Families of Zimbabweans trapped in SA mine cry for help

Ten informal miners, the majority believed to be Zimbabwean nationals, have remained trapped underground for over five months in an abandoned gold mine shaft in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, after rising water cut off their only escape route. The …

Published: 04 May 2025 at 20:23hrs | 1541 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt whips errant Chinese miners

The Zimbabwean government has intensified its efforts to combat environmental degradation linked to alluvial mining along the Sanyati River in Hurungwe, targeting two Chinese companies accused of illicit activities. The Environment Managem…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter

Zacc struggles to recover US$1bn tainted assets

Zimbabwe's weak extra-territorial judicial systems are hampering the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) from recovering looted funds believed to be hidden in foreign countries, NewsDay has reported.This revelation comes as the anti…

Published: 31 May 2024 at 21:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa challenges miners to embrace innovation

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged the mining industry to leverage technology and innovation to enhance operations and productivity. Speaking at the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe 2024 annual mining conference in Victoria Falls, Mnang…

Published: 31 May 2024 at 21:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's mines minister orders stop to artisanal mining

Mines Minister Soda Zhemu has called on artisanal miners to "completely stop" mining activities during the current rain season which poses a high risk of mine disasters.In a statement, Zhemu also advised established mining companies to emp…

Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:38hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe miners in urgent plea for forex

THE Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe says it is engaging authorities to come up with mechanisms that can accommodate the foreign currency requirements for the sector as shortages are weighing down the sector's potential driven by ongoing expan…

Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 04:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to be ousted as Zanu-PF leader?

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's poor stewardship of the economy has seen a renewed push to oust him as the ruling Zanu-PF leader at the elective congress expected in October.While some members of the party have endorsed Mnangagwa as the par…

Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa govt unwilling to rescue 10 trapped Esigodini miners on tribal grounds?

Mthwakazi Democratic Alliance is concerned with the attitude of the ruling party concerning the trapped miners at Matshetshe mine at Esigodini, which is located under UMzingwane District in Matebeleland South. We understand that, the gover…

Published: 25 Nov 2020 at 06:14hrs | 2 | by Mandlenkosi Nkomo

Mine accident victims: setting the record straight on funeral service

Dear Editor, I am concerned at the inaccuracies and omissions in the reportage of the event surrounding the arrival of the remains of Zimbabwean miners who perished in South Africa recently, specifically the reception and funeral service i…

Published: 13 Mar 2014 at 10:32hrs | | by Dr. Strike Mkandla

The tragedy and shame of the Durban Deep Mine disaster

As dawn broke over the Limpopo river this morning a convoy of hearses crossed the border into this ruin of a country which, as one writer put it, is aptly named after a heap of ruins in the forgotten town of Masvingo. The hearses were bear…

Published: 08 Mar 2014 at 17:08hrs | | by Patrick Ndlovu

MLO grieved by the death of illegal miners

We at Matabeleland Liberation Organization (MLO), are greatly grieved by the death of the illegal miners who perished inside a Roodeport mine. We join the thousands of family members, friends and citizens of Matabeleland in mourning those …

Published: 08 Mar 2014 at 11:37hrs | 2 | by Brian Ndwane

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Mnangagwa delivers SONA in darkness

Teachers vow to resist Mnangagwa's bid to extend rule

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South Africa pushing to deport more undocumented migrants

MP Mangondo raises alarm over rural road conditions as rainy season begins

Ibbo Mandaza's Sapes Trust premises firebombed

Dangote's visit to Zimbabwe gets Mnangagwa greenlight

Zera, ZETDC iron out proposed private sector power retail deal

Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit

Bulawayo steps up crackdown on illegal vendors

Cop arrested for selling 30 police uniforms

Victoria Falls, Chirundu borders to operate 24 hours

400 000 houses to get private sector electricity connection

Bulawayo water shortages a critical problem

Nyambirai stirs succession troubled waters

Zanu PF appoints new Director General

Dangote to invest US$1 billion in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe speeds up mercury phase-out

Girls warned against visiting 'prophets' alone

Domestic worker fined for assaulting employer's toddler

Baby dies after slipping from mother's back as parents fight

Govt approves 5,000 health posts to boost sector capacity

Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of officer

Minister's aide arrested over gun at Zanu PF Conference

Mnangagwa critic arrested in US$10,000 trap

Chivayo gifts comedian US$150,000 for 'making Mnangagwa laugh'

Dembare edge Bosso on penalties