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

Video of Chinese manager ‘hanging’ mine worker in Zimbabwe sparks outrage

 ZMF highlighted a pattern of abuse and called on the government to protect its citizens.
By Sindiso Dube Jul. 16, 2024

Miners AGM kicks off

Government has urged gold miners to increase output to support the recently-launched Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency that was introduced in April this year.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 11, 2024

Govt moves to empower female miners

Small-scale gold miners, who include women, contribute 60% of the country’s total gold production, making them the largest forex-earning group.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jun. 17, 2024

Rushwaya arrested over botched mining deal

It has also emerged that Rushwaya’s associate, identified as Ashif Adil, approached the same investors and claimed to be representing Mnangagwa in foreign investments.
By Online Reporter Mar. 20, 2024

Zimbabwe’s gold production up 25%

According to statistics obtained by Standardbusiness last week, small-scale miners produced 1 895,9 kg, up 32% compared to the same period last year.
By Belinda Chiroodza Feb. 11, 2024

Rushwaya escapes custodial sentence

The State successfully argued that it was unlawful for her to export gold using such documents.
By Desmond Chingarande Nov. 16, 2023

6kg gold scam: Rushwaya gets away with suspended sentence

On October 26, 2020, Rushwaya went through the VIP route at RGM International Airport, evading police checkpoints.
By Donald Nyandoro Nov. 15, 2023

News in Depth: Zimbabwe’s mining safety compliance under spotlight after mine disasters

The recent mine disaster at Bay Horse Mine in Chegutu has raised concern about artisanal miners and small-scale miners’ safety compliance in the country.
By Melinda Kusemachibi Oct. 15, 2023