ZMF Partners with Discovery Ambulance to Enhance Miner Safety
Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has partnered with Discovery Ambulance Services to improve emergency medical response for small-scale miners, aiming to reduce the risk of accidents and fatalities in the mining sector. This collaboration will allow small-scale miners to benefit from the Presidential Emergency Scheme being rolled out by Discovery Ambulance Services. Beyond […]
Kamativi Mine Injects New Life into Local Economy
Staff Writer Deep in the heart of Matebeleland North province, a beacon of hope has emerged in the once-dormant mining town of Kamativi, where the reopening of the Kamativi Mining Company (KMC) has injected a fresh wave of economic vitality and transformed the lives of hundreds of locals. For Robert Mfuni, a 42-year-old resident, the […]
Katekwe Shatters the Glass Ceiling in the Mining Industry
Staff Reporter In a sector long regarded as the exclusive domain of men, Lorraine Katekwe is shattering stereotypes and redefining the role of women in mining. As a Safety Officer at Kamativi Mining Company, Lorrain is not only excelling in her position but also inspiring a new generation of women to take up careers in […]
Goromonzi Rural District Council Ordered to Enforce Compliance by the High Court
Staff Writer THE Goromonzi Rural District Council has failed to implement a 2020 High Court order, which instructed it to monitor, supervise, and enforce compliance to ensure that Crowhill development is regularised and the residents abide by their approved layout of 2013. Four years ago, Mt Breezes won a High Court case against Crowhill Farm […]
Aussie firm loses AU$5,5m lawsuit against Blanket Mine
Court Reporter THE High Court has dismissed a lawsuit by Australian firm Mining Engineering Consulting Services that was claiming AU$5,5 million from Blanket Mine after the latter terminated its contract and services. The firm had cited Blanket Mine and George Gapu, the arbitrator, respectively, as respondents in the case. Mining Engineering is a private company […]
Complex Fraud Network Exposed at Fools Mine
By Staff Reporter An in-depth investigation has uncovered a complex network of fraud, corruption, and manipulation at Fools Mine, a gold mine situated in the Hope Fountain area, about 18 kilometres from Bulawayo along the Matopos highway. At the heart of this scandal is the self-appointed director, Mohamed Daka. Fools Mine is known for its […]
ZMF Pledges Commitment to Responsible Mining
Digital Telegraph Correspondent Artisanal and small-scale miners should practice responsible mining that is sustainable and environmentally conscious, a Cabinet Minister has said. Addressing miners during the Zimbabwe Miners Federation’s annual conference in the capital earlier today, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando said mining practices should adhere to the laws of the country. “Mining […]
Minister Chitando To Grace ZMF Annual Indaba
…Meeting to Focus on Sustainability Mining Correspondent Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando will address the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Harare Hippodrome in Braeside in Harare. The two-day indaba is being held under the theme “Sustainable Mining: A Catalyst Towards National Development,” and runs from July 11th-12th, 2024. […]
Small-scale Miners to Benefit From a US$2 million EV scheme
Mining Correspondent Artisanal and small-scale miners are set to benefit from an Electric Vehicles (EV) scheme, which is scheduled to be launched next month by the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF). This development follows ZMF president Ms Henrietta Rushwaya’s successful US$2 million EV deal in China, which will provide ZMF members with vehicles at a discounted […]
Chrome Production Surges by Over 4 Percent
DT Correspondent Chrome production in Zimbabwe experienced a notable surge, increasing by 4.37 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, as reported by the country’s statistics agency, ZIMSTAT. This surge translated to a production of 1,204,755 MT in 2023, compared to 1,154,340 MT in 2022. Despite facing a 46.62 percent decline in production during […]