Uzumba villagers, Chinese firm clash over granite mining plans
They cite environmental concerns and accuse the company of forging regulatory approvals, the Zimbabwe Independent can reveal.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 31, 2025
Reviving old factories or starting afresh? Why investors in Zimbabwe are choosing the latter
Many older plants were designed for volume production under import-substitution models, not modern lean or modular production.
By Kevin Msipha
Oct. 31, 2025
Investors urged to prioritise environmental, social impact
The process also helps project proponents understand the requirements and expectations of various government departments, facilitating smoother project execution.
By Tichaona Zindoga
Oct. 19, 2025
Actuaries and ESG: Zim’s advantage in sustainability race
AS conversations about sustainability dominate boardrooms and global markets, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards are fast becoming a litmus test for corporate resilience.
By Tinashe Mashoko
Oct. 17, 2025
Probe, stop illegal, environmentally destructive mining activities, Ema told
A PROMINENT law firm has formally demanded that the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) immediately investigate and stop alleged “blatantly illegal and environmentally destructive” mining
By Problem Masau
Oct. 16, 2025
Ema drags Harare City Council to court over Lake Chivero pollution
They warn that continued contamination poses severe ecological and public health risks.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 10, 2025
Rethinking corporate environmentalism in Zim: Towards a systemic and innovative approach
CORPORATE environmentalism, understood as the integration of environmental responsibility into corporate decision-making, has become a defining measure of credibility in mineral-rich economies.
By John Laisani
Sep. 30, 2025
Locals monitor mines to curb corruption
The project, implemented by ZELO in partnership with Action Aid Zimbabwe, has reportedly seen strong participation from traditionally-marginalised groups, particularly women and youth
By Lee Musaidzi
Sep. 26, 2025
Bounce back better: The science of sustainable growth
LIFE doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. It interrupts, distracts, and derails.
By Rutendo Kureya
Sep. 23, 2025
SA’s RMB projects gloom as crisis in Zim deepens... bank ranks the country least attractive destination
Business Digest
Oct. 31, 2025
