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Former banker Patterson Timba remanded in custody on US$5 million fraud charge

A former ReNaissance Financial Holdings group chief executive officer, Timba appeared before Magistrate Jessie Kufa and was remanded in custody to tomorrow for a bail ruling.

By Desmond Chingarande Feb. 10, 2026

Former banker Patterson Timba remanded in custody on US$5 million fraud charge

Botha Gold Mine withdraws legal challenge against Freda Rebecca, Police

“The police escort was meant to prevent disorder and unrest, given that the area is heavily infested with illegal miners,” FRGM stated in the affidavit.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 10, 2026

Botha Gold Mine withdraws legal challenge against Freda Rebecca, Police

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Zimplats invests US$29m as major projects advance

Zimplats said studies to assess the viability of pillar reclamation mining at Mupfuti will be conducted this year, followed by a trial should the studies prove successful.

By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 6, 2026

Zimplats invests US$29m as major projects advance

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Zim mineral sales top US$3,4bn in 2025

CUMULATIVE mineral sales for last year topped budgeted targets by 6% to US$3,4 billion, driven by a rebound in key commodity prices, a new report shows.

By Business Reporter Feb. 4, 2026

Gold producer takes a crack on Kitsiyatota Mine baronage

Court papers alleged that Botha, operating under the guise of Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd, has been brazenly mining gold without any valid mining title

By Staff Reporter Feb. 4, 2026

Gold producer takes a crack on Kitsiyatota Mine baronage

Illegal miners push Bulawayo’s water security to the brink

BCC engineer Sikhumbuzo Ncube said the miners were not only damaging water sources but also posing serious safety risks to rangers tasked with protecting the catchment areas.

By Patricia Sibanda Feb. 2, 2026

Illegal miners push Bulawayo’s water security to the brink

Gold rally: No to social media displays of excess

At a time when the economy is on its knees — and ordinary families are struggling to put food on the table, regardless of official spin — this windfall matters.

By Shame Makoshori Jan. 30, 2026