Accumulating and investing: Trajectories of change in Zim’s land reform areas

There is no simple pattern and there have been diverse outcomes following land reform — some succeeding, some failing and many somewhere in between and varying over time.
By Ian Scoones and Tapiwa Chatikobo Jul. 10, 2025

Land reform changed livelihoods

An important strand of work complements the studies of land-based agricultural livelihoods after land reform and focuses on the intersections of farming and artisanal mining.
By Ian Scoones Feb. 23, 2024

Buried alive for 3 days...Redwing Mine survivor recounts horror

Jaison has decided to take a break from artisanal mining.
By Clayton Masekesa Jan. 13, 2024

Building solid markets for Zim artisanal miners

It is trite that artisanal operators continue to cement their place in the mining industry as they steadily grow in extent and impact every year.

By The Independent Oct. 31, 2021

Building solid markets for Zim artisanal miners

It is trite that artisanal operators continue to cement their place in the mining industry as they steadily grow in extent and impact every year.

By The Independent Oct. 31, 2021