Mberengwa chiefs urge Kuvimba to develop the district
It commenced mining operations in the 1950s as an emerald mine. It has changed hands over its long history.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Aug. 21, 2023
Feature: Mberengwa communities demand fair game…as Kuvimba raises hopes with lucrative lithium find
Officials estimate that the lithium rush attracted more than 5 000 artisanal miners to the mining fields.
By Sydney Kawadza
Aug. 4, 2023
'Ruling elite plundered Mberengwa'
The district, which is prone to drought, however remains one of the most underdeveloped in Zimbabwe.
By Sibonguthando Dube
Aug. 2, 2023
Mineral resources should benefit locals, says CCC official
Zhou said there was massive plunder of minerals in the Mataga and Jeka areas in Mberengwa by the elite while the district remained underdeveloped.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 25, 2023
3 Mberengwa armed robbers jailed 21 yrs
The court heard that on June 2 last year, the three hatched a plan to rob Dungeni. They used a pistol and stole 10 tonnes of gold ore and two phones from him.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 28, 2023
Mberengwa, residents smoke peace pipe
Vanguard Mine, one of the asbestos mining companies operating in the Midlands province from the 1940s up to 1982, closed when its owners relocated to Germany, leaving workers in a quandary.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Mar. 6, 2023
Poor cotton prices give farmers headaches
According to a parliamentary probe, some farmers have even died of stress-related illnesses while others failed to return to the field because of delays in payment as they cannot afford inputs.
By Lorraine Muromo
Feb. 26, 2023
Food shortages loom in Mberengwa
VILLAGERS in Mberengwa district, Midlands province, fear food shortages after their arid lands received little rains this agricultural season.
By Obert Siamilandu
Feb. 9, 2023
Lithium rush: A case of Mberengwa's natural resource curse
Lithium is a rare mineral that is currently being mined in only eight countries, with 85% of the global supply coming from Australia, Chile and China.
By Sydney Kawadza
Feb. 5, 2023
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