Zimbabwe’s rivers have become the latest front line in a widening battle between the state and an increasingly unruly artisanal mining sector, as police authorities warn that illegal alluvial mining …
Takudzwa Mahove
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Zimbabwe’s police decision to fine pedestrians for using mobile phones and headphones while crossing roads has ignited a national debate, pitting road-safety concerns against questions of fairness, enforcement priorities, and …
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Zimbabwe’s drive to turn its mineral wealth into an engine of industrial growth has taken a decisive step in the gold-rich hills of Filabusi, where Kavango Resources has committed more …
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Agriculture
Rains Refill Zimbabwe’s Lifeline as Dam Levels Surge, Bolstering Food and Urban Water Security
After years of climate anxiety and water stress, Zimbabwe is enjoying a rare and welcome reprieve. Sustained rainfall across much of the country has driven national dam levels to near-capacity, …
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Politics
A Political Resurrection, With Irony: Chamisa Returns as He Declares the Ruling Party ‘Collapsed’
Nelson Chamisa’s return to frontline politics has the cadence of a resurrection—and the irony of timing is hard to miss. Re-emerging after a dramatic withdrawal from leadership, the opposition figure …
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Zimbabwe’s government has moved swiftly to defuse mounting public anxiety over the cost of national examinations, flatly rejecting social media claims of a dramatic fee hike and reaffirming its commitment …
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Authorities in Mberengwa District have urged artisanal miners to immediately suspend all underground and riverbank mining activities as heavy rains continue to pound the district and surrounding areas, raising the …
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At least 78 people have died across Zimbabwe since the onset of the rainy season, most of them after crossing flooded rivers, the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has said. CPU …
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Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) chairperson Munyaradzi Hwengwere says agriculture remains the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy despite mining currently leading in direct sectoral contribution. Speaking during an economic discussion, Hwengwere said …
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The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has urged communities living around mining areas to remain vigilant as continued rainfall increases the risk of environmental pollution linked to poorly managed mining operations. …