Mining safety blitz must be a process, not an event
Some deaths resulted from miners falling into abandoned and unprotected shafts, while electrocution and equipment-related incidents were also recorded.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Jun. 5, 2026
Major policy shifts must consider investors
But while the policy direction is correct, its implementation exposed a dangerous weakness that Zimbabwe must address if it hopes to remain attractive.
By Shame Makoshori
Jun. 5, 2026
Mining sector generates US$2bn in first half
Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura said the strong performance had positioned the sector for an even bigger contribution in the second half.
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 5, 2026
Zim under spotlight over US$1bn African illegal weapons industry
“No dominant criminal group controls arms trafficking but independent criminal networks, security companies and former combatants contribute to the illegal trade.”
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 5, 2026
Chinese firms lead Zimbabwe’s US$1bn lithium processing drive
“Huayou (Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe) has invested approximately US$400 million in the Arcadia lithium sulphate plant, in addition to an earlier concentrator investment of around US$300 million.
By Tinashe Kairiza
May. 29, 2026
Government formalises small-scale miners in gold sector overhaul
Formalisation is expected to deliver wider benefits, including improved environmental management, enhanced safety standards and increased productivity.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 6, 2026
Mutapa Gold Resources trains 300 small-scale miners in a push to formalise the subsector
He said the model aligns with the National Development Strategy 2 and will be rolled out nationwide through partnerships with mining companies and training institutions.
By Staff Writer
May. 1, 2026
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall.
Bore spoke as implications of the February export ban imposed by Mines minister Polite Kambamura continue to unfold, exposing both the scale of past leakages and the risks of abrupt policy correction.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 13, 2026
Mine workers welcome raw lithium export ban
Mines and Mining Development minister Polite Kambamura said the suspension would remain in force until further notice, adding that authorities were working to tighten export controls.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 3, 2026
