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Dinson refutes claims 19 workers died at steel plant
The Chinese-run Dinson Iron and Steel Company has dismissed recent claims of a fatal workplace accident involving 19 workers, threatening legal action against those spreading false information....Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:28hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter
Miner kills colleague, dumps body
A 21-year-old miner, Albert Tom, allegedly killed his colleague for stealing US$33 and then dumped the body in a bush to hide the crime. The incident occurred on 13 July at Chirwa Mine in Mashonaland ...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:52hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
Robbers kill guard, steal US$95, phones
Three robbers attacked and killed a security guard, Elliot Mudzingwa (32), at a construction complex in Msasa, Harare, stealing US$95 and four cell phones. The incident occurred on July 16, 20...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:56hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ready to supply Sadc with steel
Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) in Manhize is set to begin producing steel billets next month after successfully switching on furnaces to start pig iron production. Pig iron is a crucial...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:52hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean musicians gear up for 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival
Nine Marimba bands from Zimbabwe are set to participate in the 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival which is taking place at St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Bo...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 18:04hrs | 110 | by Agencies
Teens steal US$2K, go on a shopping spree
Two teenagers from Cowdray Park sparked community concern after allegedly stealing over US$2,000 from a relative and using the money on electronics, clothes, and other items.The boys, aged 13 ...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manhize steel plant to create 150 000 jobs within 10 years
The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) in Manhize aims to create 25,000 direct jobs and 150,000 opportunities in related industries within the next five to ten years. Currently employing nearly 2,0...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 08:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South African GNU and Zimbabwe economy
GNU as portfolio controlThis week, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated for his second and last term in office under the current Constitution.What is now awaited is...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:28hrs | 2 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Matemadanda challenges Mutsvangwa for war veterans chairmanship
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) will hold its elective congress on July 12, with three candidates vying for the top post: Victor Matemadanda, Christopher Mutsvangwa,...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Frelimo candidate visits Mnangagwa ahead of Mozambique polls
Daniel Francisco Chapo, the presidential candidate for Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, is scheduled to visit Harare for a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa on July 20 ahead of Mozambique's...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dinson Colliery expansion to boost production, exports
Hwange-based Dinson Colliery has launched Phase Four of its operations, featuring 85 coke oven batteries, to enhance infrastructure, boost production, and expand exports. Currently, the company operat...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 08:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to host Zanu-PF conference
ZANU-PF's Bulawayo province has been urged to leverage the current party restructuring efforts for rejuvenation and to display unity in preparation for the Annual National People's Conference in Octob...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 08:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manhize steel plant commences pig iron production
The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant in Manhize, Midlands Province, marked a significant milestone on Wednesday with the blast furnace commencing pig iron production. This US$1.5 billion pr...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 10:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa and the dangerous dance of religion and politics
As the Chaplaincy Department, aligned with Nelson Chamisa's CCC faction, descends into infighting and power struggles, it becomes clear that the foray of religious leaders into politics is a recipe fo...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 12:54hrs | 1 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Zimbabwean mines given 2-year window to set up power plants
The Zimbabwean government has mandated that large-scale miners establish their own power generation plants by 2026 to meet the country's rising energy demands. This directive comes in response to proj...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dinson completes Manhize power line
The construction of an 88-kilovolt transmission line by Dinson Iron and Steel Company, stretching from Sherwood substation in Kwekwe to Manhize, has been successfully completed. This milestone enables...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:31hrs | | 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...Published: 27 May 2024 at 09:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dinson switches on limestone plant in Zimbabwe
The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) has activated its limestone production unit in preparation for the commencement of operations at the US$1.5 billion iron and steel plant starting today in Man...Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Investor pours US$44m into steel plant
Local investor BER–Pig Iron and Steel Company (BPISC) has committed US$43.8 million to establish an iron ore processing plant in Redcliff, Midlands province. This initiative will be operated under a...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
RBZ governor to unpack MPS in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Independent, in partnership with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), will tomorrow host an event in Bulawayo to unpack the 2024 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS).Other partners incl...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt under fire as investors damage graves
THE Zanu-PF government has come under fire for authorising investors to destroy dozens of graves to pave way for mining activities while ignoring the country's social and traditional norms and beliefs...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei-linked firm in Zisco 'asset stripping orgy'
The much-hyped takeover of the Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (Zisco) by Kuvimba Mining House has failed to change the fortunes of the steelmaker amid allegations that the firm linked to businessman ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 15:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Kudzai Mutisi, the German 'Economic wonder' after the WW2 had multiple favourable factors!
I am writing this article as a reply to your article you wrote last week: My article is not in any way or form critiquing your own but including factors that must be known, but, however, adding to wha...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 20:53hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Afrochine loses US$3m tax battle with Zimra
AFROCHINE Smelting Private Limited has been ordered to pay nearly US$3 million in royalties for under-declaring its earnings. Afrochine Smelting is a company that produces and exports ferrochrome, an ...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 11:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unstoppable, says Mnangagwa
Despite the albatross of illegal, unjust, and baneful economic sanctions, Zimbabwe will continue marching on the path towards upper-middle-class economic status by 2030 with every Zimbabwean having a ...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manhize steel Plant to start production
THE majority of critical infrastructure at the US$1,5 billion Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) steel plant in Manhize near Mvuma in the Midlands province has been successfully installed with the ...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime doing the work of US sanctions in Zimbabwe!
My own views on this sanctions issue have always been that we needed to prove these measures were the cause of our suffering. I have never denied that there have been targeted sanctions impose...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 23:01hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The day Zimbabweans killed Zimbabwe!
I am not sure how many people remember what happened in this country on 4th March.This was exactly 44 years ago.On this day, the results of the 1980 pre-independence general election w...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 22:46hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
United States sanctions on Zimbabwe: who is off the list, who is on?
The United States on Monday sanctioned Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and other government officials for their alleged involvement in corruption and human...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Insuza accident kills four, leaves 13 injured
FOUR people including a driver and three passengers died on the spot, while 13 other passengers were seriously injured when a Toyota Quantum they were travelling in was involved in a head-on collision...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe foundries engage banks to raise US$15m for retooling
THE Zimbabwe Institute of Foundries (ZIF) this week said it was engaging banks and government to raise uS$15 million for retooling of the existing foundries dotted around the country.Foundries...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 09:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Disco's US$1,5 billion steel plant complete
CONSTRUCTION of the US$1,5 billion steel plant in Manhize near Mvuma is complete, with the project tentatively set for commissioning on June 10 this year.The plant, which is touted to be Afric...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$54 million Gwanda Lithium Mine employs 300
A TOTAL of 300 workers mainly locals have been employed at the newly-established Gwanda Lithium Mine Zimbabwe at Mandihongola area in Matebeleland South province, in yet another milestone investment u...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
African Union bans slaughtering of donkeys
The African Union has approved a ban on the slaughter of donkeys for their hides.The measure was approved Sunday at the end of the African leaders' summit in Ethiopia and may go a long way in ...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 12:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chauffeur kills UK-based couple and steals car
A REDCLIFF man, a former Ziscosteel employee, and his wife were found dead in their house in Redcliff in a suspected murder case.Mr Ken Chirashi and his wife, Lorna who had just returned from ...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now has a system that works
ALL signs point to the undeniable fact that 2024 will indeed be a great year. So far so good. Amid all the political noise, the Zanu-PF-led Government is not stopping. We are f...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:26hrs | | by Dr Obert Mpofu
Mnangagwa not a game-changer but merely going in circles
So the ZANU PF regime is exceedingly delighted over the US$1.5 billion Manhize steel project in Mvuma!The Zimbabwe government can not tell ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe to support Mozambique ports project
Speaking during a wide-ranging press briefing at the ruling Zanu-PF party headquarters in Harare yesterday, national spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa said a number of ports are under dev...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugano quits commenting on Zimbabwe economic issues
Economist Professor Gift Mugano has declared his decision to refrain from providing comments on Zimbabwean economic matters, following repeated accusations from Zanu-PF labeling him as an "anti-econom...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Goods portering, a way of life in Beitbridge
RIVULTS of sweat run down her face, falling onto her dress as Mai Muku trudges the 472-metre length of the Beitbridge steel girder carrying an awkward-looking and heavy load.Apart from the bri...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu lauds Zanu-PF 2023 successes
Zanu-PF Secretary General Dr Obert Mpofu has lauded the party's achievements in 2023, including its victory in the harmonised elections held in August 23, despite facing numerous challenges from its d...Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 08:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Manhize production expected to start in February 2024
Production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company plant in Manhize, Mvuma is expected to commence in February next year with the company targeting to produce three iron and steel products by October....Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe flyovers a ticking time bomb
RESIDENTS in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, are suing the government over some defective flyovers.The residents, through their association, Harare Residents Trust (HRT) are seeking a High Cou...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 10:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mbeba extends stay at Bosso till 2026
HIGHLANDERS and Warriors evergreen defender Andrew "Tower" Mbeba has extended his stay at Bulawayo football giants till 2026.The lanky and towering defender had a spectacular 2023 season in th...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's ED-UNZA Scholarship Fund raises US$600,000
THE ED-UNZA (University of Zambia) Scholarship raised US$600 000 during a fundraising dinner held at State House two weeks ago.President Emmerson Mnangagwa is the patron of the fund, which was...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister Mhona dragged to court
TRANSPORT minister Felix Mhona has been taken to the High Court over defective flyovers in the capital that are posing a risk to residents and motorists.In the court application, Harare reside...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mark Zuckerberg builds US$100 million underground house as he prepares for Doomsday
In a move that has sparked intense speculation, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly in the process of constructing a sprawling $100 million compound in Hawaii, featuring an underground bunker a...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 07:26hrs | 96 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Residents sue govt over defective flyovers
HARARE residents are suing Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, over some defective flyovers, which are posing a serious safety risk to inhabitants of the capital city....Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 20:49hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Hwange Colliery pays off US$350m debt
ZIMBABWE'S oldest coal producer, Hwange Colliery has repaid over US$350 million to creditors in fast-paced deals executed by external administrators since slipping into reconstruction over a year ago,...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manhize folk fret over graveyards
VillAgERs in Manhize have asked the Mvumabased Dinson iron and steel Company (Disco) to allow them access to graveyards on land taken over by the Chinese mining company so that they conduct traditiona...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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