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HIV remains a hidden threat in mining communities

Deep in the gold-rich soils of Shurugwi, the sound of picks and shovels fills the hills as artisanal miners chase the promise of wealth. But behind the shimmer of gold lies a persistent public health challenge - HIV.Shurugwi North legislat…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prof. Chikodzi appointed GZU Pro-Vice Chancellor

The Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) Council has appointed Professor David Chikodzi as the new Pro-Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, effective 1 August 2025.Professor Chikodzi brings over 15 years of experience …

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 23:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

VFEX surges 34% in 2025

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), a US dollar-denominated bourse, has recorded a 34 percent year-to-date gain, a remarkable increase from the 15 percent growth achieved last year.Market capitalisation rose by 28,7 percent, reaching…

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 23:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Concern over illicit 'kambwa' addiction

Authorities at the government-run Chipadze Rehabilitation and Detoxification Centre in Bindura have raised alarm over an increasing number of clients addicted to illicit brews, cannabis, and crystal meth, which are flooding local markets.R…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 12:52hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter

Union petitions Parly to probe Chinese mining operations

The National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe (NMWUZ) has petitioned Parliament, raising concerns over alleged widespread labour and environmental violations at Chinese-owned mining companies operating in the country.The union formally submi…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 12:50hrs | 686 | by Staff reporter

Harare Mayor calls for orderly gravel mining

Mayor Jacob Mafume has called for private companies to carry out orderly gravel mining at Warren Hills, citing environmental degradation, safety hazards, and reduced quality of life for nearby residents.Cllr Mafume described the hills as a…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:43hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter

Govt revokes mining licence near school

The Government has cancelled the operating licence of a gold mining company that had been carrying out gold leaching activities near the newly built US$600,000 Globe and Phoenix Primary School in Kwekwe. The decision takes immediate effect…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:12hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter

EMA to deploy drones in crackdown on illegal mining

The Environmental Management Agency (Ema) says it will soon deploy drones to monitor rampant illegal mining activities in Matabeleland South, as authorities intensify efforts to curb land degradation.Provincial director Decent Ndlovu confi…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

SA police hunt for Zimbabwean gold mining kingpin

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has amended the indictment against eight suspects accused of involvement in an alleged illegal mining syndicate following the repeated failure of the suspected ringleader, Bethell Ngobeni, to appear…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean for illegal mining activities in South Africa

A 32-year-old Zimbabwean national was arrested in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Friday, July 18, during a multi-agency sting operation that led to the seizure of explosives, gold-bearing material, and large quantities of medicine believed to b…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:37hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

STI hotspots emerge amid mobile and mining communities

Despite national statistics showing no significant rise in HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections, the Ministry of Health and Child Care has identified worrying increases in certain hotspot areas, particularly those affected by high mobil…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:57hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter

Illegal miners threaten Bulawayo infrastructure projects

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised alarm over the escalating invasion of its Khumalo gravel pit by illegal gold miners, warning that the activities of these panners threaten to derail critical road, water, and sewer infrastructure …

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:43hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter

Security firm sues +HIV ex-employee

Seasec Security Company has filed a US$16,000 defamation lawsuit against a former female employee who accused the company of firing her due to her HIV-positive status. The company's secretary, Ms Precious Mambewe, has also lodged a separat…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 19:13hrs | 940 | by Staff reporter

Coal mining row erupts in Chipinge

A storm is brewing in Zamuchiya, Ward 23 of Mutema-Musikavanhu constituency in Chipinge, where a mining company, Muzururi Mining Development, is accused of conducting coal exploration operations without the necessary permits and clearances…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 19:13hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter

Hwange mining concessions, rights taken by outsiders

Shocking revelations have surfaced showing that all mining concessions and rights in Hwange District are held by non-residents, sparking widespread outrage over what critics say is the government's deliberate marginalisation of local commu…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:27hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

Manicaland mining communities demand fair benefits

Mining communities across Manicaland Province have intensified calls for local policies that prioritise their welfare and ensure they derive tangible benefits from the extraction of the region's rich mineral resources.The call was made dur…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:02hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter

Mberengwa villagers praise Kuvimba Mining House

Mberengwa, Midlands Province - Villagers in Mberengwa district have applauded Kuvimba Mining House (KMH) for generating employment opportunities for local youths and easing social pressures within the community.KMH, which controls several …

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:42hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's mining industry set for over 7% growth

Zimbabwe's mining sector is on track for significant growth in 2025, with projections indicating an expansion of over seven percent, fueled primarily by strong performances in gold and coal production.The Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe (CoMZ) r…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:04hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans falsely registered to vote in Mozambique's 2024 election?

Masvingo, Zimbabwe  -  In early 2024, journalists working in Zimbabwe's Masvingo province began hearing troubling rumours: Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, was allegedly registering supporters to fraudulently vote in Mozambique'…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mining sector job carnage only a tip of the iceberg

Zimbabwe's mining sector recorded a staggering loss of 1,216 jobs in 2024  -  a 314% increase from the previous year  -  according to a recent report by the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ). The sharp rise in retrenc…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:20hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter

ZimAlloys engages communities as mining operations set to begin

In a dusty, overcrowded classroom at Mapeume Secondary School, tension mixed with anticipation as villagers from Insiza and Mberengwa gathered to meet representatives from Zimbabwe Alloys Limited (ZimAlloys), a subsidiary of Kuvimba Mining…

Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:23hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mining industry to grow by 7% in 2025

Zimbabwe's mining industry is projected to grow by more than 7 percent in 2025, spurred by stellar performances in gold and coal production, according to the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ).Latest figures show gold output surged by 35 …

Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:48hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt moves to clear mining licences backlog

The Government is set to lift the suspension on the issuance of mining licences across Zimbabwe, Mines and Mining Development Deputy Minister Engineer Polite Kambamura announced in the National Assembly.Responding to a question from Mashon…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:43hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe records 62,5% rise in gold deliveries

Zimbabwe's gold sector continues to perform exceptionally well, with April 2025 gold deliveries reaching a remarkable 3.9 tonnes, marking a 62.5% increase from the 2.4 tonnes recorded during the same period in 2024.According to Fidelity Go…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:05hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

UK firm secures US$5m to fund gold mines in Zimbabwe

United Kingdom-based mining firm Kavango Resources Plc has secured a US$5 million interest-free funding facility from the Comarton Managed Pension Funds' Investments Consortium to accelerate its gold mining operations in Zimbabwe. The fund…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:08hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's mineral revenues decline despite volume surge

Zimbabwe's mining sector delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2025, with mineral export volumes registering notable growth, but overall revenues falling sharply. This is according to the latest report released by the Miner…

Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:34hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter

Mudenda rejects coal mining proposal inside Hwange National Park

Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has firmly rejected a proposal to conduct coal mining within Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, emphasizing that alternative coal-rich areas are available elsewhere in the country.This opposition comes a…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:44hrs | 923 | by Staff reporter

Mining companies initiate major overhaul for Cross Dete-Binga road

The Cross Dete-Binga Road is set for a major rehabilitation this month, following a partnership between the Government and two mining companies in Matabeleland North province. This development aims to accelerate roadworks on critical secti…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:16hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter

ZimParks urges cancellation of mining application in Hwange National Park

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has called on the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to cancel the application for exclusive prospecting rights for mining activities in Hwange National Park, particular…

Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Filabusi residents alarmed by surge in crimes linked to foreigners

Residents of Filabusi are expressing mounting concern over the alarming rise in criminal activities linked to illegal gold mining in the area, with reports of rape, murder, land degradation, and other forms of social disruption escalating …

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 16:48hrs | 1101 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF losing candidate nabbed for farm invasion

The losing Zanu-PF candidate for Bulawayo Central in the August 2023 elections, Tendai Charuka, and his brother Tawanda have been arrested for allegedly invading a farm to conduct mining activities without the owner's approval.The Charuka …

Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 14:32hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man found with R40,000 cash in SA, forfeited to the state

THE Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, has secured a forfeiture order against undocumented Zimbabwean man, Gift Mafukidze.Lieutenant-Colonel Lloyd Ramovha, Gauteng spokesperson for the Hawks said Mafukid…

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:44hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe commits ZiG550m to industrial growth plan

The Zimbabwean government has committed ZiG$550 million to support the newly launched Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), aimed at fostering growth opportunities in the manufacturing sector by lowering production co…

Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:40hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe bans riverbed mining

The government has announced that over 300 illegal miners have been arrested across Zimbabwe as authorities intensify the enforcement of the ban on alluvial mining, following a directive issued by Cabinet earlier this year.In August, Cabin…

Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:40hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter

Environmental crisis looms at Vumbachikwe... amid concern over management's non compliance

ENVIRONMENTAL crisis is reportedly looming at Vumbachikwe mine in Gwanda after the management set up an allegedly substandard elution processing facilities wrapped around by a sail above ground surface, amid fears if it gets torn the cyani…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:58hrs | 473 | by Stephen Jakes

Zanu-PF wants govt to enforce 'use it or lose it policy' in mining

ZANU-PF has instructed the government to amend legislation on exclusive prospecting orders (EPOs) and enforce the "use it or lose it" policy to prevent mining companies and individuals from holding claims purely for speculative purposes. T…

Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:35hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter

Huawei in Zimbabwe solar power deal for mines

Leading renewable energy provider Grid Africa has entered into a strategic partnership with global technology giant Huawei to implement a 72MW solar power project aimed at supplying electricity to mines across Zimbabwe. The initiative come…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:40hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter

US investment in Zimbabwe's mining stall, Chinese investment booming

Zimbabwe's mining sector, despite being rich in natural resources, is facing challenges in attracting substantial investment from U.S. companies. Experts attribute this to policy inconsistency and currency volatility, which create an unpre…

Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 17:16hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army faces scrutiny over unlawful gold mining operations

Rusununguko/Nkululeko Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, a company owned by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), is allegedly conducting an unauthorized alluvial gold mining operation in Allied Timbers' Tarka Forest, located in Chimanimani. An investigatio…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:23hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter

Foreign mining companies should follow Zimbabwe laws

Foreign mining companies must ensure their operations in Zimbabwe benefit indigenous citizens, who are the rightful owners of the country's natural resources. This was the message from Remigious Matangira, Chairperson of the Parliamentary …

Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bigwigs, securocrats in illegal mining

Despite a government-imposed ban, riverbed mining continues in Manicaland, allegedly led by high-ranking Zanu PF officials and security forces, causing severe environmental damage. James Mupfumi, director of the Centre for Research and Dev…

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:45hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi rallies mining investors

Vice President Kembo Mohadi has urged investors from Indonesia and other countries to explore mining opportunities in Zimbabwe, emphasizing the importance of local value addition and beneficiation. Speaking at the Leaders' Talk side event …

Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:49hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter

RioZim loses 200 mine claim battle

RioZim Limited has been unsuccessful in its legal challenge against the Defence Ministry over 200 mining claims. The High Court dismissed RioZim's application, ruling it defective due to procedural issues. The company had sought to re…

Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe mining activity is organised crime,' says foreign funded Maguwu

Farai Maguwu, founding director of the Centre for Natural Resource Governance, has criticized the mining activities in Zimbabwe, particularly those involving Chinese companies, describing them as "organized crime." Speaking during a v…

Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 12:38hrs | 3841 | by Staff reporter

100 illegal gold panners arrested in Esigodini, Umzingwane

A recent joint operation by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and the police has led to the arrest of 100 illegal gold panners in the Umzingwane catchment area, which supplies much of the cityâ€™s water. According to the BCCâ€™s parks sectio…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:36hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe misses mineral revenue target

Zimbabwe faces a challenging economic outlook for 2024, with economists warning of reduced foreign exchange reserves, diminished government revenue, and decreased economic activity due to lower global metal prices.The Minerals Marketing Co…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Saudi Arabia approves mining agreements with Zimbabwe

MINING agreements with Zimbabwe, Jordan and Gabon were signed off by the Saudi Cabinet, and a range of economic deals were rubber-stamped.Approved during the meeting chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, these deals come as the King…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:49hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mining workers get US$3,55 salary increment

The National Employment Council (NEC) for the mining industry has approved a US$3.55 salary increment for mining workers for the July to December period, despite the high cost of living. This increment follows a previous raise of US$14.20 …

Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:22hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe is hardly undiscovered ground for the world's miners

Zimbabwe has huge amounts of unexplored and underexploited mineral resource potential and the world's resource companies could be lining up to rebuild Zimbabwe's once-mighty gold mines and metal refineries.Zimbabwe is often painted as a tr…

Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 09:59hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's son in destructive gold mining

THE once-pristine and picturesque Boterekwa escarpment in Shurugwi, Midlands province, now stands as a haunting monument to the ravages of human exploitation and destructive gold mining activities by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's twin son…

Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

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