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Mining depleting health in Zimbabwe's rural communities

In the sun-drenched fields of Goromonzi and Buhera, where crops once thrived under the care of resilient farmers, a silent crisis is unfolding.As lithium mining

Published: 21 Oct 2025 at 10:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sakupwanya's Betterbrands accused of illegal riverbed mining

The Centre for Research and Development (CRD) has accused Betterbrands Mining Pvt Ltd, a company owned by Zanu PF legislator Scott Sakupwanya, of leading a two-month-long illegal riverbed mining operation in Penhalonga that allegedly left …

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 19:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Only 1% of Zimbabwe mining revenues go to taxes

A new report by the SIVIO Institute has raised alarm over weak transparency and minimal community benefits in Zimbabwe's multibillion-dollar mining sector, despite its pivotal role in driving the economy.Titled "Mining and the Development …

Published: 14 Oct 2025 at 21:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's mining sector sees gold surge

Zimbabwe's mining industry posted a mixed performance in 2025, with gold production surging while key minerals such as platinum, lithium, and nickel recorded significant declines, even as sector leaders advocate for value addition and sust…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 07:39hrs | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 23 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 300 | 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 | | 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 | 919 | 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 | | 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 | 139 | 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 | 226 | 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 | 292 | 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 | 172 | 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 | 128 | 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 | 298 | 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 | | 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 | 179 | 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 | 914 | 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 | | 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 | 1094 | 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 | | 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 | 464 | 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 | 201 | 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 | 1815 | 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 | | 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 | 510 | 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 | 61 | 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 | 142 | by Staff reporter

Exploring the new mines and taxation law

In Zimbabwe, the Finance Act No. 13 of 2023, specifically Section 26(3), introduces a unique provision regarding the taxation of mining titles. This legislation imposes a special capital gains tax on the transfer of a mining title, encompa…

Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 14:18hrs | | by Clifford S. Ncube

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

CIO raises alarm over illicit army gold mining

ZIMBABWE'S state security agency, the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), has raised serious national security fears over an illicit gold mining operation run by an army-owned company, Rusununguko/Nkululeko Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, in the …

Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 13:50hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter

How taxation and royalties work in Zimbabwe's mining industry

The mining industry in Zimbabwe is not only rich in mineral resources but also subject to a nuanced taxation and royalty framework. In this article, we delve into the special rules governing taxation and royalties for exploration and minin…

Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 11:10hrs | | by Clifford S. Ncube

Russian mining giant heads to Zimbabwe

THE world's largest diamond producer Alrosa of Russia will next week be in Zimbabwe to start work on mining operations with 50 more companies from the Euroasian nation targeting various sectors.This emerged yesterday after President Mnanga…

Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Stanbic Bank calls for unity of purpose in mining

HARARE, 06 June 2023 - Stanbic Bank has called on mining stakeholders to work together to unlock full potential of the sector and its value chain.The Standard Bank Group Subsidiary's Chief Executive (CE), Solomon Nyanhongo said the mining …

Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 13:40hrs | | by Agencies

LITHIUM is fast becoming the new resource curse in Zimbabwe.

Government has already made it a strategic mineral considering its high-end socio-economic and national defense value.On the African scale, Zimbabwe is considered to hold the largest lithium deposits. The Arcadia lithium project just outsi…

Published: 12 Mar 2023 at 06:47hrs | 2 | by Tawanda Majoni

Zimbabwe's new mining law to be strict on lithium beneficiation

PARLIAMENTARY Committee on Mines and Mining Development says the upcoming Mines and Minerals law should be rigid on lithium beneficiation to ensure maximum returns for the country from the commodity.Zimbabwe is endowed with diverse mineral…

Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

6 Zimbabwean illegal mining kingpins arrested in South Africa

The Hawks, in collaboration with police and Home Affairs, have cast a net wider for the culprits involved in illegal mining.The law-enforcement authorities confirmed that six suspects believed to be illegal mining kingpins were arrested in…

Published: 05 Oct 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

US$13bn mining deal sealed

The Government and two Chinese investors - Eagle Canyon International Group Limited and Pacific Goal Investment - yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding that immediately paves the way for the construction of a US$13 billion mine to…

Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 06:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zdamwu raps govt over lithium deals

The Zimbabwe Diamonds and Allied Mineral Workers Union (Zdamwu) has rapped the government for allowing the deals which are seeing the nation losing large in the lithium mining.Zdamwu secretary general Justice Chinhema said so 2 Zimbabweans…

Published: 24 Apr 2022 at 11:21hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Government halts Chinese mining activities in game reserve

GOVERNMENT departments implicated in granting Chinese firm, Afrochine, a controversial special mining grant inside Mavuradona Game Park were on Monday summoned for a crisis meeting in which they traded blame, leading to government suspendi…

Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Political interference in gold mining fuelling leakages, rights violations

THE seizure of 23 pieces of gold worth R11 million at OR International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, that was being smuggled to Dubai by a Zimbabwean, Tashinga Masinire, reflects on the growing criminal practices in the mining ind…

Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Chimanimani Development Trust

Matutu, Bredenkamp's son in turf war over mining grant

AN investment vehicle fronted by former Zanu-PF youth leader Lewis Matutu is locked in a turf war with Gavin Bredenkamp after it was allocated a 450 hectares mining grant on the latter's Thetford Estate farm in Mazowe, the Zimbabwe Indepen…

Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa govt's appetite for bribes has opened up country to lawlessness'

Government's appetite for bribes has led to fly-by-night investors to recklessly exploit mineral resources.This, according to Centre for Natural Resources Governance (CNRG) has come at a cost to communities' constitutional rights to benefi…

Published: 30 Nov 2020 at 08:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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