MP wants Mines minister’s intervention as miners wreak havoc
She cited specific locations, including Kwekwe, Makaha and Shurugwi, where she said significant environmental degradation was occurring.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Apr. 15, 2025
Quarry miner clash with Nyamakate villagers over land
Vhuti quarry mine is mining quarry stones being used by one of the four companies contracted by the government to widen the Harare-Chirundu highway.
By Nunurai Jena
Apr. 14, 2025
Miners body pushes govt to open EPOs
Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando recently told Parliament that areas covered by unsuccessful EPOs would now be designated as State assets.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Apr. 9, 2025
Embrace mining technologies, Chitando tells miners
Mining is one of the two cornerstones of Zimbabwe’s economy, the other being agriculture, contributing over 60% of export earnings and providing employment to thousands.
By Ashton Ndakusiya and Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 22, 2025
Zim govt projects mining sector rebound after 2024 write-downs
Chitando said revenues would also be driven by increased output.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 10, 2025
No sacred cows in mining sector cleansing
Government last year set up an audit team which unearthed irregularities within some mining entities.
By Newsday
Dec. 21, 2024
Proposed ban on foreigners from small-scale mining excites industry
“Local women have the potential to fill in the gap that would have been created if they had the required finances and mining equipment.”
By Lee Musaidzi
Oct. 27, 2024
Gold mobilisation national taskforce dispatched to shore up deliveries
Speaking at the second gold mobilisation send-off workshop held in Harare yesterday, Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando said global demand for gold was on the increase.
By Chantay Ruswa and Lawrence Maphosa
Sep. 17, 2024
AFC launches new prepaid Visa cards
The national financial inclusion strategy is part of the government’s quest to include the unbanked population into Zimbabwe's financial systems.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Sep. 8, 2024
