The country has recorded its first trade surplus in years marking what many see as a key milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts. According to data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat), the nation registered a trade surplus of US$7 million in August
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s power supply needs by offering future-fit, sustainable financing solutions for renewable energy projects—particularly in support of the mining sector, which remains central to the country’s economic transformation. Speaking at the annual Chamber of Mines President’s Dinner,
A Chinese-owned mining company has been convicted for under-declaring its workforce to the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) defrauding the state of nearly USD 100,000 in mandatory contributions. Jiangxi Risheng Private Limited which runs operations at Detroop Mine in Chikuti, Mashonaland West was found guilty at
Vuyisile Moyo, University of Cape Town Smallholder farmers in rural Gwanda, a region in Zimbabwe that borders South Africa, have been affected by a double shock – a combination of heat, droughts and floods caused by climate change, and water contamination and damaged land caused by
The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe has come under fire for behaving like a bullies and modern day slave masters after siding with Chinese businesses accused of abusing and exploiting their local employees. The Embassy released a strongly worded statement accusing local civic society organizations of not
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has added its voice in calling for the amendment of the mines legislation saying the current bill disregards property rights and customary traditions. In its wide ranging policy recommendations from its 2019 annual report, the NPRC regards mining as
Former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Chief Executive Officer, Henrietta Rushwaya was Monday arrested at Robert Mugabe International Airport after she attempted to smuggle six kilograms of gold to Dubai. Rushwaya who is president of the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) was arrested by members of the ZRP
MUTARE- Women who were Internally displaced to pave way for diamond mining Transau farm are now facing a water crisis, compounded by livelihood challenges. Myness Matanda, a mother who lives at the farm narrated her daily excursions to access the precious liquid. It’s a struggle which
MUTARE- The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) is currently battling to remain operations amid workers' unrest over unpaid salaries dating back to April, the company workers have told 263Chat. Well-placed sources at the government-owned diamond entity say the situation is dire and has been compounded by
MUTARE- Fighting corruption in the mining sector is key to mainstream participation of women in the murky but lucrative mining sector, a top researcher has said. By Donald Nyarota Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ), researcher Samuel Matikiti made these remarks on the sidelines of the Women’s Symposium on
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