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‘200 miners perish in Redwing pits’
Redwing was the site of a collapsed shaft in January last year, which trapped about 15 artisanal miners. They all survived.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 21, 2025
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‘Manhize villagers get death threats’
CRD has been documenting what it calls are injustices against the villagers since the two year long standoff over relocations exploded.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 28, 2025
Hope for people with Albinism as young innovator develops organic sunscreen
Chimpampa’s sunscreen is made from locally sourced organic ingredients, making it an affordable and sustainable alternative.
By Moses Mugadza
Feb. 7, 2025
85 000 left stranded as gold cartel pollutes major river
The outlawed practice, which has been going on for decades, has resulted in the release of toxic chemicals into the water supply, leaving communities to suffer the consequences.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 10, 2025
Transforming economy through university-industry partnerships
Rural industrialisation aligns education with community empowerment. Zimbabwean universities can actively participate in this model through:
By Antony Jongwe
Dec. 13, 2024
Securocrats, Zanu PF bigwigs in illegal mining
James Mupfumi, director of the Centre for Research and Development (CRD), said riverbed mining has intensified since the ban.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 6, 2024
Mutare Civil Society Organisations on government ban on river bed mining
End all forms of political interference in gold mining activities in the Province to allow regulatory authorities to enforce compliance without victimization.
By Mutare Csos
Aug. 28, 2024
Interview- ‘Redwing: A death trap’
They are not also willing to allow Redwing to look for potential investors until they have depleted every ounce of gold that can be reached at Redwing.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jan. 15, 2024
Steel manufacturing industry bullish
Zimbabwe used to have a thriving manufacturing sector during the time ZiscoSteel, Zimasco, Zimcast and Zimalloys were at their peak.
By Emmanuel Mpofu
Apr. 30, 2023
