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EMA orders halt of cement plant over violations

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has ordered Wih-Zim Cement to immediately stop construction of its Magunje plant after inspectors found the company violated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conditions, including failing to c…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:29hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter

Manhize plant posts US$100m sales in first half

The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) in Manhize, Midlands Province, has raked in nearly US$100 million in steel sales during the first half of the year, marking a major milestone in Zimbabwe's efforts to cut reliance on imports and st…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 09:03hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to set up oxygen plant in Lupane

The Government is setting up a medical oxygen production plant in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, as part of a broader national strategy to boost self-sufficiency in critical healthcare supplies. This initiative is being implemented a…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:56hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to commission rubbish sorting plant?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to commission Geo Pomona Waste Management's cutting-edge sorting plant and refuse collection equipment today, marking a landmark moment in Zimbabwe's waste management efforts. The launch of door-to-door …

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:00hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

Whi-Zim's cement plant progressing well in Zimbabwe

Construction of a multi-million-dollar cement manufacturing plant by Chinese firm Whi-Zim on the outskirts of Magunje Growth Point is progressing smoothly, with commissioning scheduled for June 2025, officials have confirmed.The project, w…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 20:48hrs | 1533 | by Staff reporter

3 Chinese nationals shot in copper plant robbery

Three Chinese nationals were seriously injured in a dramatic movie-style robbery that took place early Sunday morning at the Lanyun Mining Zimbabwe copper processing plant on the outskirts of Chinhoyi.The attack occurred around 1 am at the…

Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:05hrs | 1376 | by Staff reporter

Chinese Steel Plant: Zimbabwe's economic boon

Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa's largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even as it ramps up production.Over the past few months, villagers have been accusing the Chinese steel plant's subsidiary Dinson Iron an…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:53hrs | 7950 | by Staff reporter

Manhize steel plant test runs successful

Test runs at the massive US$1.5 billion Manhize steel plant near Mvuma were highly successful over the weekend, setting the stage for operations to begin next month. The company announced that tests on five critical components of the plant…

Published: 27 May 2024 at 09:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo targets private companies for tar-making plant

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resolved to allow management to negotiate with possible private partners to purchase a batching plant to rehabilitate roads amid concerns that the network has deteriorated to deplorable levels.The develo…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 14:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Chrome smelter to establish 300MW power plant

GWERU-BASED chrome smelting company, Jin Yi Enterprises is set to establish a 300MW solar and thermal duel power station to generate power for its operations and channel excess electricity to the national grid.Speaking during a tour of the…

Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe farmers advised to replant failed crops

DRY land farmers should consider replanting after their initial crop suffered from moisture stress due to the prolonged dry spell between November and December.Weather projections indicate that Zimbabwe will this season receive below-norma…

Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:54hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Chinese steel plant now 60% complete

THE US$1,5 billion steel plant being constructed in Mvuma, 200km south of Harare, by the Chinese giant, Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco), is now 60% complete, NewsDay Business heard yesterday.Construction of the steel plant, which is …

Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

New cement plant for Zimbabwe

KWEKWE-based cement manufacturer Livetouch Investments is building a second cement plant in Zvishavane, Midlands to the tune of US$20m under the first phase of the project.The first phase of the cement plant will produce 200 000 tonnes per…

Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:50hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new steel plant 40% complete

Construction of a carbon steel plant in Manhize, Chivhu, by Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) is 40 percent complete, it has been learnt.Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing, acting Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services …

Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Is imperialism faltering or restrategising?

IMPERIALISTIC activities of western industrialised countries in Africa have since 1990 subtly changed, bearing violent objectives and consequences.Colonialism and imperialism today in Africa have mutated into many variants threatening cont…

Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:43hrs | 2 | by Gibson Nyikadzino

US$1 billion steel plant ready for take off

SEVERAL arms of Government in the Midlands Province say they are ready to smoothen the way for the birth of the US$1 billion Mvuma steel plant expected to be commissioned next year.Set to be Africa's biggest steel plant, the project will e…

Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Lobel's shuts down Bulawayo plant

Lobel's bakery on Tuesday indefinitely closed its Bulawayo plant, just days after shutting down its Harare operation.Officials at the bakery said they had exhausted their flour stocks and had not been able to secure new supplies owing to a…

Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 16:55hrs | | by ZimLive

Olivine shuts down margarine plant

AGROPROCESSING firm, Olivine Industries Private Limited, has closed its margarine plant, management has confirmed. Olivine used to produce Buttercup margarine, Olivine cooking oil and jade soap among other products. In emailed responses to…

Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

The right tree for your garden

MANY people grew up having to sit under a tree to listen to folk stories from their grandparents. Each homestead had such a tree and it was the family's favourite spot, particularly during summer.Trees play a pivotal role in the African cu…

Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:21hrs | 2 | by Andrew Mangwarara

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President Zandile Dubula is illiterate

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Madzibaba WeShanduko's denied bail over Geza demo

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Grade 7 pupil helps deliver neighbour's baby

Zambezi River tiger fish faces extinction

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O-Zapu leader clashes with Binga traditional leaders

ZIFA to name new Warriors coach within a week

Treasury slashes Health Ministry's 2026 national budget bid

'Mnangagwa won't serve beyond 2028': ZANU-PF insider, opposition confirm

Harare woman arrested for stabbing husband over loan shark dispute

Gweru man killed in hit-and-run near church, driver surrenders to police

Zimbabwe's teacher training colleges face sharp decline in male enrolment

Zimbabwe rubbishes remarks by US lawmaker

US lawmaker warns Mnangagwa

George's political Sudoku failed to align

Mohadi awarded Honorary Doctorate

ZRP addresses public concerns over roadblocks

Kasukuwere rubbishes Mnangagwa's 2030 bid

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CIO bursts WhatsApp extortion web scam

Businessman shoots wife dead, commits suicide

Zimbabwe to freeze civil service hiring in 2026

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Redcliff plans CBD relocation

Illegal private schools get 4 months to comply or face closure

Parents protest controversial head's appointment

Munhumutapa day is not a public holiday

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