Govt under fire as investors damage graves
He expressed concern over the development accusing government of disrespecting Zimbabwean norms.
By Problem Masau
Apr. 3, 2024
Mixed response to carbon credit deal
Centre for Natural Resource Governance director Farai Maguwu flagged the carbon credit deal with the Dubai firm as “extension of extractivism” that exposed the poor to evictions.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Dec. 27, 2023
Non-compliance behind small-scale mining deaths
Small scale gold miners contribute 60% to total gold production, making them a large income generator.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Oct. 4, 2023
Zimbabwe shuts down Chinese-owned Bikita Minerals weeks after claims of lithium looting
It suspended operations at its Masvingo mine for seven days to address ‘concerns raised by authorities’ a few weeks after claims of looting were raised by a local watchdog.
By Ani News
May. 24, 2023
Govt probes ‘Gold Mafia’ kingpins
Information and Publicity minister Monica Mutsvangwa told journalists that government has since ordered investigations on the matter.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Apr. 5, 2023
Zimbabwe’s over reliance on resource-backed loans ‘a curse’
Maguwu said in a normal environment Parliament should be involved in processes to acquire external loans so that national interests are protected.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 19, 2023
Powerful political and security interests manipulate mining law
The mining industry is regulated primarily through the Mines and Minerals Act of 1963, which is currently being relooked.
By Tinashe Makichi
Dec. 23, 2022
Chinese miners wrecking rural livelihoods: Watchdog
In a recent Twitter space discussion, CNRG executive director Farai Maguwu said such investments were causing massive displacements in rural areas.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 22, 2022
Businessman burns Chivi’s villagers homes
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, adding that investigations were underway.
By Tapfumanei Muchabaiwa
Oct. 5, 2022
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