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Call for workers to craft climate transition policies

“I personally arranged about seven demands on the Zimbabwe context and also to come into the regional context,” he said.

By Silas Nkala 5h ago

Call for workers to craft climate transition policies

Zimbabwe’s fight for mineral value addition

Natural resources can transform economies, but under weak governance they can also deepen inequality, fuel corruption and generate environmental and social tensions.

By David Makora May. 17, 2026

Zimbabwe’s fight for mineral value addition

Bikita Minerals Resumes Lithium Exports

In a statement, Bikita Minerals described the approval as a significant step in aligning its operations with Government policy while strengthening investor confidence in Zimbabwe’s mining industry.

By Staff Reporter May. 16, 2026

Freda Rebecca leans on exploration for growth

AS Zimbabwe pushes to expand gold output and strengthen foreign currency earnings, Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has emerged as the backbone of the state’s mining ambitions

By Freeman Makopa May. 15, 2026

Freda Rebecca leans on exploration for growth

The gold boom is killing miners in Zimbabwe, and the State is letting it happen

At least nine miners died within 10 days.

By Valentine Maya May. 13, 2026

The gold boom is killing miners in Zimbabwe, and the State is letting it happen

ZDAMWU demands worker protection in green economy transition

Chinhema said the transition, while widely promoted in international policy and corporate circles, carried significant risks for workers on the ground.

By Silas Nkala May. 12, 2026

ZDAMWU demands worker protection in green economy transition

Chegutu mine tragedies: Seven dead, once charged

The government has a preferred answer to the crisis: formalisation. Register your operation, the argument goes, and inspectors can reach you, train you, and protect you.

By Valentine Maya May. 11, 2026

Chegutu mine tragedies: Seven dead, once charged

Police Arrest 79 in Major Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) arrested 79 suspects during a massive operation targeting violent crime, illegal mining and environmental destruction in Mazowe mining areas.

By Kirsty Sibanda May. 10, 2026

Police Arrest 79 in Major Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

Beyond the minerals mafia narrative: African sovereignty and strategic partnership

In several cases, these CSOs align with domestic political opposition, and their criticism of Chinese investment serves as a proxy to challenge incumbent governments.

By Debra Manyasi May. 8, 2026