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
11h ago
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.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
May. 5, 2026
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
Let us fully utilise our mineral wealth
The government must urgently commission a comprehensive geological survey, which must be independently verified.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 2, 2026
Premier African Minerals secures £1m funding
The company said construction of the spodumene flotation plant is progressing well, alongside upgrades to improve reliability and efficiency.
By Business Reporter
Apr. 28, 2026
Exclusive: Ghana directs Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin to shift mining ops to local firms by December, sources say
Many firms outsourced mining operations before Ghana, Africa's top gold producer, revised local ownership rules in January 2025, requiring miners switch to contract mining.
By Reuters
Apr. 23, 2026
