Introduction The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has been parcelling out mining and exploration special grants to politically connected local and foreign syndicates disguised as ‘investors’. Mines and Mining Development Minister Chitando claims the intention is to achieve the hyped 12-billion-dollar mining economy unveiled in 2019. This ambitious drive is at the detriment of […]
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) joins the nation in commemorating the heroic sacrifices made by the Zimbabwean people – both the liberation fighters and the civilians – in liberating the country from colonial rule. We cherish the umbilical cord that united our people for a common cause and vision for a free, democratic
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The state has today, Friday 30 July 2021, withdrawn its case against the leader of Dinde Residents Association, Never Tshuma. The reasons for withdrawal were not given. Never Tshuma was arrested on April 15, 2021 for allegations of inciting public violence after Katambe community members stormed Beifa Investments exploration site in defence of their land
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In terms of its 2013 Constitution, Zimbabwe holds local government, parliamentary and presidential elections every five years. These elections are held at the same time hence they are referred to as “harmonised elections,” a term used to describe their simultaneous nature. Holding of these elections demands a lot of funds from the central government for
Research has revealed significant evidence of the deleterious contribution of coal to climate change through combustion. However, no investigations into life-changing disasters suffered by people in coal mining areas due to underground coal fires have been done. Raging underground coal fires in and around Hwange town are endangering humans, leaving some with near-death experiences and
EFFECTS OF COAL SEAM FIRES AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ON CHILDREN IN HWANGE Read More »
Press Release 18/03/2019 Whilst human life is beyond monetary value, the loss in terms of damage to property can reach billions of dollars, and some of the families may never recover from their loss unless they are properly compensated. And yet the big question is who must take responsibility for compensating the affected people? The
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