Between a rock and a hard place: Mutoko farmers bear the brunt of gold rush
The once-fertile land that sustained generations has been transformed into pits and gulleys as farming is increasingly becoming difficult due to droughts interspersed with floods.
By Linda Mujuru
Feb. 15, 2026
Premier concludes major contract with Xinhai Technology Processing
Technical services agreements between Ariana and XMS are now being finalised to fast-track feasibility work and production at the Dokwe gold project.
By Business Reporter
Feb. 13, 2026
Mutapa’s lithium pivot signals shift in Zimbabwe’s mining strategy
The entity is currently going through a selection process for service providers. Power and water also remain challenges, although they are not as impactful as road infrastructure.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Feb. 13, 2026
Formalising artisanal mining: Governing production before regulating miners
ARTISANAL mining has become one of southern Africa’s most economically consequential yet structurally neglected sectors.
By John Laisani
Feb. 12, 2026
Graft rife in mining sector, new report shows
Chikumbu said mining contracts in Zimbabwe were largely not disclosed and, where they were made public, often contained secrecy clauses that restricted meaningful scrutiny.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Feb. 11, 2026
Mutapa moves to commodity-based mining structure to unlock value
“We are unveiling a comprehensive restructuring that transitions us from a broad holding model to specialised, commodity-specific verticals,” Chinyemba said.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 5, 2026
Zimbabwe expected to reap big from gold price rally
Zimbabwe implemented a new gold royalty of 3% when the price is below US$1 200 per ounce, 5% between US$1 200 and US$5 000, and 10% when prices exceed US$5 000.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 1, 2026
Australian, Hong Kong investors advance the Dokwe Gold project
Tranche 1 delivered AU$8 million (US$5,57 million) in immediate funding for working capital, metallurgical test work and the definitive feasibility study (DFS).
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 30, 2026
Zimbabwe must capitalise on the positives it reports
The impressive figures being cited have not translated into meaningful national transformation or into visible infrastructure development across all provinces.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Jan. 30, 2026
