Mining reform or continued ruin?
The growing influence of Chinese companies in Zimbabwe’s mining sector has added a complex layer to these issues
By Lawrence Makamanzi
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Chinese miner pays US$6 500 for villager’s murder
A Traditional leader has ordered a Chinese miner to pay US$6 500 as compensation after its employee shot dead a villager.
By Jairos Saunyama
22h ago
Alleged attempted robber shot and killed after attempt at Chinese mine
According to the company, one suspect has been taken into custody and is cooperating with authorities, while others remain at large.
By Allen Mangava
Oct. 10, 2025
Hwange villagers granted bail after protesting against Chinese miner
Five Hwange villagers have been set free after spending two nights in detention
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 6, 2025
Court halts Magunje mega cement project
The villagers represented by Gift Kapere and Jonathan Chimufombo cited Lebanmon Investments and its representative Daniel Mlalazi as respondents in the matter.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Oct. 5, 2025
Sekuru Nyangatayani invites people to Bira
The renowned sangoma, who recently represented Zimbabwe at the Chinese Expo in Hong Kong, said he is ready to host the spiritual gathering.
By Simbarashe Sithole
Oct. 3, 2025
No to irresponsible investment
Long-simmering tensions between ordinary citizens and our so-called “all-weather friends”, the Chinese investors, have burst into the open, exposing the grim realities of reckless investment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Oct. 3, 2025
China’s miracle at home, catastrophe in Africa
I RECENTLY travelled to China as a sceptical African observer, shaped by years of watching what I once described as exploitative relationships between Chinese enterprises and African communities.
By Trevor Ncube
Oct. 3, 2025
Locals cannot be sacrificed for foreign capital
THE conflict unfolding in Goromonzi, where villagers are resisting the activities of a Chinese company allegedly operating under the guise of constructing an Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) radar system
By Newsday
Sep. 30, 2025