Uzumba villagers, Chinese firm clash over granite mining plans
They cite environmental concerns and accuse the company of forging regulatory approvals, the Zimbabwe Independent can reveal.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 31, 2025
Chinese cement manufacturer Suntai Investments appeals High Court fine
The school is seeking to block the construction of a large cement plant close to its premises citing health concerns.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 20, 2025
High Court ruling reopens Norton land dispute
On July 11, High Court judge Justice Chikowero granted an application to reinstate Case HCH7709/22.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 16, 2025
Chinese-backed Chancay Port threatens Peru’s fishing industry and local economy
These issues were downplayed in the port’s Environmental Impact Assessment.
By Daily Mirror
Dec. 8, 2024
Gold mine billing saga: Two council officials suspended
The suspended council officials are environmental officer Tendai Musandiriri and finance department head Royal Roundi.
By Jairos Saunyama
Apr. 9, 2024
Our lives mean nothing
When new mineral wealth is discovered in impoverished Zimbabwe, the hope of many is ignited, and there is a rush of sorts by treasure hunters.
By Masimba Manyanya
Oct. 20, 2023
Relief for Mkoba 21 stands beneficiaries
The recipients bought the stands in 2014, but in 2018, they threatened to pull out of the scheme owing to the slow pace in the servicing of the area.
By Stephen Chadenga
Mar. 15, 2023
Feature: When a visitor dictates whats for dinner, the Chinese case
Residents went ballistic, vowing to stop the project.
By Sydney Kawadza
Sep. 16, 2022
EIA frequently asked questions
An EIA is a process which identifies the environmental impacts of a development project and clearly outlines measures to mitigate the negative impacts caused during project construction, implementation and decommissioning.
By The Independent
Jun. 26, 2022
SA’s RMB projects gloom as crisis in Zim deepens... bank ranks the country least attractive destination
Business Digest
Oct. 31, 2025
