Artisanal mining in Zimbabwe: Towards a regulated and empowered sector
Artisanal mining in Zimbabwe has emerged as a vital lifeline for thousands of rural households, providing income and employment in areas where formal job opportunities are scarce.
By John Laisani
Oct. 23, 2025
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
Young miners call for ESG adoption by artisanal miners
Payne Kupfuwa has urged small-scale miners to adopt Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to gain a competitive edge in the market.
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Oct. 10, 2025
Accumulating and investing: Trajectories of change in Zim’s land reform areas
There is no simple pattern and there have been diverse outcomes following land reform — some succeeding, some failing and many somewhere in between and varying over time.
By Ian Scoones and Tapiwa Chatikobo
Jul. 10, 2025
Accumulating and investing: Trajectories of change in Zim’s land reform areas
There is no simple pattern and there have been diverse outcomes following land reform — some succeeding, some failing and many somewhere in between and varying over time.
By Ian Scoones and Tapiwa Chatikobo
Jul. 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
Artisinal miners to blame for falling gold deliveries
Gold is Zimbabwe's top export, followed by platinum and tobacco, mining in general accounts for more than 75% of the country's exports.
By Julia Ndlela
Jun. 14, 2024
