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Bogus car dealer in court

On June 6 last year, the accused was given US$2700 as down payment with the remainder expected in instalments.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Apr. 27, 2025

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

MP wants Mines minister’s intervention as miners wreak havoc

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

Quarry miner clash with Nyamakate villagers over land

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

Embrace mining technologies, Chitando tells miners

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

Zim govt projects mining sector rebound after 2024 write-downs

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

No sacred cows in mining sector cleansing

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

Proposed ban on foreigners from small-scale mining excites industry

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