Union pushes for minerals-back wealth fund

An SWF is a State-owned investment fund that invests in real and financial assets on behalf of a government.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 19, 2025
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Of gold and rains: The case and curse of makorokoza

ON February 22, the mining town of Chegutu in Mashonaland West province, was plunged into mourning after a mine accident that saw 10 miners trapped underground.
By Nhau Mangirazi Mar. 1, 2025
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Miners bet on Zim-SA partnership to unlock investments

In an interview with NewsDay Business, Kupfuwa said the partnership sought to equip young miners with the necessary business skills to thrive in the billion-dollar industry.
By Lee Musaidzi Feb. 24, 2025
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Brutality, torture claims rock Zim diamond fields

The Zimbabwe Independent sought comment from ZCDC regarding these allegations, but the company declined to respond.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 14, 2025

Miners association calls for stricter oversight of foreign investors

He urged foreign investors to view their relationship with Zimbabwe as symbiotic.
By Business Reporter Feb. 5, 2025

Female miners seek protection from machete gangs

According to the Zimbabwe Miners Federation, there are about 50 000 registered small-scale miners in the country, who employ at least 10 workers each on average.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 24, 2025

Young Miners Revolving Fund on cards

He emphasised that in addition to financial assistance, YMF provides training in technology, environmental safety, management and professional business practices.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 9, 2025

Riverbed mining ban: Over 300 illegal miners nabbed

Government followed up the directive by gazetting the Environmental Management (Control of Alluvial Mining) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (No 3) on November 29.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Dec. 11, 2024

Govt in artisanal miner safety training

The workshop was aimed at equipping miners with knowledge on hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
By Clayton Masekesa Nov. 8, 2024