Mining Industry Urged to Prioritize ESG Issues for Sustainable Development
Chief Mining Correspondent
Zimbabwe’s mining industry is being called upon to prioritize Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues to ensure that local communities benefit from the extraction of resources in their regions.
Empowering Mining Teams and Enriching Communities: The Inspiring Journey of Kumbirai Chipadza
Chief Correspondent Kumbirai Chipadza’s story is as inspiring as it comes. To get to understand his story, we sat down with him as he shared his extraordinary story. Chipadza is the co-founder and Director of Sales and Marketing at Kuchera Solutions. With passion and insight, Kumbirai recounts how his human-centric solution has revolutionized the mining […]
Heavy Rain Washes Out Zimbabwe’s Gold Output: Small-Scale Mining’s Proposed Suspension to Hit Monthly Production
ZIMBABWE’s monthly gold production is set to take a significant hit as government has ordered an immediate suspension of all small-scale mining operations until the end of the rainy season.
Youths Unite to Transform Communities Through Clean-Up Campaigns
DT Correspondent Harare : In a remarkable display of dedication and community engagement, a local non-profit organization led by young individuals is making a positive impact on communities through their participation in monthly national clean-up campaigns. Let It Shine Youth Association, under the leadership Ms Hillary Chikunguru, recently took part in a successful clean-up campaign […]
Govt Implements Measures to Climate-Proof Livestock Sub-Sector
DT Correspondent Kadoma, Zimbabwe – In an effort to ensure sustainable herd growth amidst the challenges posed by climate change, the government has intensified measures to climate-proof the livestock sub-sector, according to a senior government official. Chief Director of the Research and Specialist Services Directorate Dr Dumisani Kutywayo highlighted these efforts during the two-day stakeholder […]
FAO, Govt Collaborate to Address Climate Action in Livestock Systems
DT Correspondent Kadoma, Zimbabwe – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is partnering with the Government of Zimbabwe to host a crucial validation workshop on the National Climate Action in Livestock Systems. The two-day workshop, held under the theme “Scaling-up climate actions to enhance nationally determined contributions (NDC) on climate and livestock,” brings together a […]
Jumbos Deaths in Zim Signal Crisis Amidst El Niño Phenomenon
DT Correspondent Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe – The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has issued a warning regarding a mounting crisis in Zimbabwe, as close to a dozen elephants have fallen victim to extreme temperatures in Hwange National Park. The El Niño weather pattern has triggered scorching hot weather conditions, resulting in the drying […]
Gold Deliveries Hit Record Low, Down by Over 75%
FIDELITY Gold Refineries (FGR) has reported a dramatic 75% decline in gold deliveries from small scale and artisanal miners, a first in recent years.
‘Value Add Diamonds to Maximise Returns’ – ZELA
DT Correspondent Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has emphasised the importance of value addition and beneficiation of the country’s diamonds to ensure maximum returns. ZELA deputy director Mr Shamiso Mtisi urged the government to implement measures such as deep boiling and cleaning of diamonds before export, as Zimbabwe has been experiencing significant losses by exporting […]
‘Conserving Wildlife Can Help Mitigate Climate Change’ – IFAW
DT Correspondent The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) will be present at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, urging governments and stakeholders to recognize the crucial role of wildlife conservation in addressing the urgent challenges posed by the climate crisis. The 28th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will […]