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Diamond miner in a spin after CEO fired
ZCDC chairperson Munashe Shava turned down a request for comment on various issues the Independent wanted to clarify.
By Sydney Kawadza
Jun. 9, 2023
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Govt bars Chiadzwa trust from gem indaba ...Members claim backlash over ‘shady’ US$400m ZCDC deal
The proposed deal would see ZCDC paying GDI about US$400 million for the stake, while the money could be used to fund its stalled Darwendale platinum mining project.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 31, 2023
Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company boss suspended
Although the reasons for his suspension were not clear by the time of going to print, sources have said the suspension is as a result of factional fights within the government.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 27, 2023
Zcdc tightens security
ZCDC has for some time been tightening its security systems following reports of security breaches in the past.
By Rugare Mubika
Oct. 14, 2022
Zimra garnishes gem miner’s bank accounts
Outstanding tax-related and pension payments covered the period from January to October 2022 during which time ZCDC has not been marketing its produce.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinashe Makichi
Oct. 14, 2022
ZCDC scouts global markets
In 2008, security forces attacked defenceless illegal miners in Zimbabwe’s diamond fields to secure sole state control.
By Rugare Mubika and Elma Zhoya
Oct. 7, 2022
