Hunt for steel throws villagers into dilemma, dries up Munyati
AT dawn, the Munyati River should shimmer across Zimbabwe’s dry Midlands, a lifeline threading through the scorched plains.
By Freeman Makopa
16h ago
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Africa’s biggest steel plant blocks Munyati river, leaves local villagers stranded
Dinson Iron and Steel Company, a subsidiary of Tsingshan Holding Group, is operating the US$1 billion Manhize steel plant in the area.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 19, 2025
‘Over 2 000 jobs created at Manhize’
OVER 2 000 jobs have been created in phase 1 at Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco), with the figure expected to double in subsequent phases
By Gracious Daniel
Aug. 18, 2025
Chinese investors’ US$1,5bn Zim steel plant targets EU in bold push
The US$1,5 billion Manhize-based steel plant, a project under China’s Tsingshan Group, began production in July, churning out 300 tonnes of deformed steel bars daily.
By Julia Ndlela
Aug. 8, 2025
Govt owes Zisco pensioners US$38m
ZiscoSteel had deducted pension contributions in US dollars (from 2009 to 2016), but failed to remit to First Mutual Life (FML).
By Harriet Chikandiwa
May. 15, 2025
Steel sector revival: Zisco, Dinson partner for growth
The remarks were made by the Industry and Commerce minister Mangaliso Ndlovu during a Parliament session on Wednesday.
By Peter Dube
May. 10, 2025
Boost for small-scale chrome miners
ZMF president Henrietta Rushwayasaid Disco agreed to buy chrome directly from small-scale miners and supply them with affordable equipment.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 7, 2025
‘Blatantly illegal, unconstitutional’... rights defenders slam use of force in Manhize
The plant is also expected to process iron ore from Zimbabwe’s rapidly expanding mining sector, which has been buoyed by growing domestic and international demand.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 21, 2025
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‘Manhize villagers get death threats’
CRD has been documenting what it calls are injustices against the villagers since the two year long standoff over relocations exploded.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 28, 2025
