2025

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The law Top Story

Relief for Bikita villagers as High Course annuls eviction orders

PostAdmin February 27, 2025

…as community activists petition Bikita Minerals against arbitrary evictions Chengetai Moyo The High Court in Masvingo has granted relief to over two dozen families whose eviction from a piece of land claimed by Bikita...

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NPA revives corruption charges against Masvingo Town Clerk Mukaratirwa

Moses Ziyambi February 25, 2025

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

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

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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Residents pressure Bikita RDC over illegal dumpsite

Moses Ziyambi February 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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...

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NEWS Top Story

Chief Ngungumbane decries broken promises by Kuvimba Mining in Mberengwa

Editor Enviro February 13, 2025

EnviroPress Reporter Senator Chief Ngungumbane has voiced deep frustration with Kuvimba Mining House (KMH), accusing the company of failing to deliver on a wide range of promises made to the people of Mberengwa following...