Chegutu mine collapse leaves 2 dead, 2 trapped
Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) director, Farai Maguwu, said the increasing frequency of mine accidents points to weak enforcement of mining regulations.
By Nunurai Jena
May. 3, 2026
Makorokoza menace: Girls losing lives for spurning ‘rich’ artisanal miners
Word has it that between Ruvarashe and Againo Longshan lay money he had allegedly given the young soul and a relationship she was now ending.
By Obert Siamilandu
May. 2, 2026
Mutapa Gold Resources trains 300 small-scale miners in a push to formalise the subsector
He said the model aligns with the National Development Strategy 2 and will be rolled out nationwide through partnerships with mining companies and training institutions.
By Staff Writer
May. 1, 2026
Chinese mining firm boosts Shurugwi miners, community development
Local artisanal miners in Shurugwi have received a major boost after Chinese mining giant Chengxi Chengetai Investments handed over mining machinery to help them kick-start their operations.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 11, 2025
Shot in the arm for Shurugwi artisanal miners
Chengxi Chengetai Mining Investments has donated mining equipment to artisanal and small-scale miners in Shurugwi as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts to empower youths
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 10, 2025
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Brutality, torture claims rock Zim diamond fields
The Zimbabwe Independent sought comment from ZCDC regarding these allegations, but the company declined to respond.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 14, 2025
Artisanal miners jailed 2 months for murder
According to the court documents, the deceased and the accused were not related, but were panning for gold along Ruya River in Mozambique.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 17, 2024
Our lives mean nothing
When new mineral wealth is discovered in impoverished Zimbabwe, the hope of many is ignited, and there is a rush of sorts by treasure hunters.
By Masimba Manyanya
Oct. 20, 2023
Gokwe gold panner murdered
Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday confirmed the incident that occurred in Shurugwi.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 15, 2023
