February 2025

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Business

Cutting-edge solar and borehole solutions courtesy of BRICLOT Trading

Moses Ziyambi February 28, 2025 0 Comment

BRICLOT Trading has announced the grand opening of its newest branch in Masvingo, promising to use the latest technology in solar installations and borehole drilling for improved service delivery to the city and the...

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The law Top Story

Rain-battered roads create chaos in Victoria Ranch

Moses Ziyambi February 27, 2025 0 Comment

Tendai Charamba While prolonged periods of rainfall often come as good news, it is now a different story in the sprawling suburb of Victoria Ranch where the rains are now doing more of harm...

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The law Top Story

NPA revives corruption charges against Masvingo Town Clerk Mukaratirwa

Moses Ziyambi February 25, 2025 0 Comment

Rutendo Chirume Beleaguered Masvingo Town Clerk Edward Mukaratirwa’s short-lived relief has evaporated after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) revived charges of fraud and abuse of office against him. Mukaratirwa, who appeared in court on...

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Business Top Story

Lives improving through wetland conservation in Bikita

Moses Ziyambi February 23, 2025 0 Comment

Rutendo Chirume A wetlands conservation programme in Bikita which has been running since 2022 is significantly helping to improve lives of communities of wards 5 and 31 of the district. The Building Sustainable Livelihoods...

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Politics Top Story

So much minerals in Mberengwa yet nothing to show for it

Moses Ziyambi February 20, 2025 0 Comment

Trymore Tagwirei The discovery of lithium deposits in Mberengwa district heightened hopes for development among villagers but that has yet to materialize, leading to increased calls for transparency, accountability and community social responsibility in...

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The law Top Story

Residents pressure Bikita RDC over illegal dumpsite

Moses Ziyambi February 19, 2025 0 Comment

Yeukai Munetsi Residents of Bikita Ward 12 covering areas of Mukari, Mugadza and Chitiga under Headman Mpakwa and Chief Mukanganwi have criticized Bikita Rural District Council over a dumpsite which they feel is improperly...

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NEWS Top Story

Bikita Minerals’ adoption of quota system progressive- Dr Pazvakavambwa

Editor Enviro February 18, 2025 0 Comment

EnviroPress Reporter Masvingo Permanent Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Dr. Addmore Pazvakavambwa, has commended Bikita Minerals for implementing a quota system aimed at increasing the employment of women in its operations, describing the...

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NEWS Top Story

High investment threshold in mining law threatens equity and inclusion, critics warn

Editor Enviro February 18, 2025 0 Comment

EnviroPress Reporter A clause in the yet to gazzetted Mines and Minerals Bill has come under intense scrutiny for potentially undermining constitutional principles of equality, inclusivity, and community empowerment. Clause 6(4)(a)(ii) of the proposed...

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Politics Top Story

Women and the struggle for equity in mining

Moses Ziyambi February 17, 2025 0 Comment

Rutendo Chirume Despite its centrality to economic growth and development, the mining sector has historically been a gender non-inclusive sector in which women play very marginal roles, research has shown. In a typical mining...

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The law Top Story

EMA demands compliance with regulations in mining

Moses Ziyambi February 13, 2025 0 Comment

Trymore Tagwirei The Environmental Management Agency has urged mining companies to adhere to environmental regulations in order to prevent problems with the law which often results in tickets and suspension of operations. Over the...