Fatal mine accidents pile pressure on govt

“We will visit these areas to address the situation,” Moyo said.
By Sharon Sibindi May. 20, 2026

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 May. 19, 2026

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

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

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

Review of "China's minerals mafia: A global pattern of corruption, environmental destruction and human rights abuse”

Media reporting from outlets including Daily Maverick, Dialogue Earth, Wall Street Journal, and New Zimbabwe is moderate strength as secondary sourcing.
By Debra Manyasi May. 7, 2026

Beyond the Zimbabwe ‘minerals mafia’ narrative: African sovereignty and strategic partnership

By framing Chinese engagement as purely extractive, the report dismisses the sovereign development priorities of African nations and their documented policy choices.
By Debra Manyasi May. 6, 2026

The so-called ‘China minerals mafia’ report — A smear campaign against Zimbabwe and Africa’s development

The report spreads falsehoods about labor and environmental abuses, using isolated incidents to smear an entire industry — like judging a whole orchard by one rotten apple.

Mine workers push for US$650 wage

“We reiterate our call in the industry for a minimum wage of US$650, reflecting the dangerous nature of mining work and the value of the minerals workers extract,” he said.
By Silas Nkala May. 2, 2026