February 2023

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Business

‘Dinson Group not indifferent to employee welfare’

post@e February 26, 2023 0 Comment

Ivon Bake Tasked with the construction of what is to become Africa’s biggest iron smelting plant in Manhize, Chirumhanzu, the Chinese company Dinson Group has been on the spotlight after reports filtered through that...

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Business Top Story

Tugwi-Mukosi Masterplan approval a boon for drought-prone districts

post@e February 21, 2023 0 Comment

…new industries set to complement nascent fishing sector EnviroPress Reporter The people of Chivi, Chiredzi and Mwenezi stand to derive the most benefits from developments that are soon to follow the approval of the...

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Business Top Story

EMA blocks Murowa Diamonds return to Chivi

post@e February 19, 2023 0 Comment

…as company’s aircraft crashes with diamonds on board Rowesai Rusenga The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has blocked plans by Murowa Diamonds to resume its exploration in Chivi district citing the lack for an updated...

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The law Top Story

Parliament receives Mines Bill

post@e February 18, 2023 0 Comment

EnviroPress Reporter The Mines and Mineral Amendment Bill, which is expected to correct loopholes that had resulted in exploitation of the country’s minerals, has now been tabled before Parliament for crafting. The amendment to...

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Top Story

How Great Zimbabwe evolved a system to survive drought

post@e February 15, 2023 0 Comment

Carly Cassella Great Zimbabwe was the first major city in southern Africa, home to an estimated 18,000 people at its peak. Yet no one really knows why it now lies in ruins. The demise of...

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Politics Top Story

Reading conservation in A Book That Cannot Be Read

post@e February 13, 2023 0 Comment

Mary Mundeya A talented artist is bringing into focus the grave danger faced by Zimbabwean wildlife through an artistic display of snares and bones of dead animals. Victoria-Falls-based Alison Baker is also using her...

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The law

Proposed mining law amendments to help communities

post@e February 10, 2023 0 Comment

EnviroPress Reporter Consultations on the long-awaited Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill have started to pave way for the repeal of the existing mining legislation with communities set to benefit from their resources among a...

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The law Top Story

Starving villagers invade Sentinel Limpopo Safari

post@e February 3, 2023 0 Comment

Mary Mundeya Hungry villagers in communities close to Sentinel Limpopo Safari are invading the wildlife area to kill animals for food and for sale, EnviroPress can report. The areas involved include Jalukange, Shashe, Mapani,...

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The law

Fury as court sets charcoal peddler free

post@e February 3, 2023 0 Comment

EnviroPress Reporter The Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe has expressed dissatisfaction over the ruling handed by the Chiredzi Magistrate’s court on one Financia Ziduche who was apprehended after being found in possession of over 200...

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Business Top Story

Chasiyatende villagers form mining syndicates to counter illegal miners

post@e February 2, 2023 0 Comment

Itai Kaunze Several villagers in the Chasiyatende communal lands last week organised a meeting at Chasiyatende Business Centre with their traditional leader and Member of Parliament (MP) to deliberate on the two gold claims...