Hunger crisis: Diamond firm bails out Marange villagers

The EI Nino-induced drought hunger has taken its toll on her family, but in this moment, she felt a weight lifted off her shoulders.
By Clayton Masekesa Oct. 24, 2024

ZCDC targets 5,7m carats by year end

The State-owned diamond miner said it has over the years invested in the well-being of its staff and communities around the diamond miner’s operations.
By Business Reporter Aug. 29, 2024

ZCDC intervenes in Chiadzwa Trust fund row

 Government has channelled US$1,2m windfall through (ZCDC) to the Chiadzwa villagers for community projects.
By Kenneth Nyangani Apr. 13, 2024

Chiadzwa community share ownership trust CEO faces arrest

They made the call at an emergency meeting held at Chief Bernard Marange’s homestead in Mutare West early this week.
By Brent Shamu Apr. 4, 2024

Recovering gem prices give impetus to ZCDC ambition

He said the post pandemic era had generally been characterised by high inventories which were underpinning prices recovery.
By Freeman Makopa Mar. 8, 2024

Tell Zim’s positive diamond story: Mugadza

Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Misheck Mugadza said this while officially opening a two-day workshop for journalists in Mutare yesterday.
By Nhau Mangirazi Oct. 19, 2023
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Shock as Zim arrests, frees diamond dealers ... well-connected British, Indians tried to sneak into heavily fortified Chiadzwa

Authoritative sources said their release has caused divisions in government where some officials feel powerful figures were out to protect them.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 4, 2023
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Chiadzwa heist raises eyebrows

ZCDC spokesperson Sugar Chagonda confirmed the incident.
By Freeman Makopa Jun. 16, 2023
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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