Why mining boom is threatening Matabeleland rural communities
Majwabu said Zimbabwe’s current legal framework gives the State control over mineral resources while leaving communities with limited rights over what lies beneath the land they occupy.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 11, 2026
Zanu PF pushes minister to relocate to ‘dusty’ Lupane
Some members challenged Moyo to lead the relocation process by moving to Lupane himself and experiencing the conditions confronting residents and government workers.
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 30, 2026
Moyo pitches Matabeleland for solar boom
Moyo was speaking on Wednesday during his welcoming address at the eighth meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for the African Region currently underway in Victoria Falls.
By Donald Nyandoro
Aug. 28, 2026
Over 500 Binga families in limbo over Gwayi Shangani relocations
Construction finally began in September 2004, but the project has been plagued by multiple missed deadlines and funding shortfalls over two decades.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jul. 12, 2026
Umguza sets pace in solar, biogas rural energy shift
“Matabeleland North is a vast province with economic and community empowerment activities such as cattle ranching and tourism,” Moyo said.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 26, 2026
We are on course, says minister Moyo
Approximately 59 kilometres of the 440-kilometre highway have been rehabilitated and opened to traffic, including recent milestones in the Insiza and Jotsholo areas.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 25, 2026
Key Mat’land projects to be completed by year-end: Minister
“We expect to complete these projects by the end of the year following the disbursement of US$5 million for the Gwayi Shangani project,” he said.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jun. 19, 2026
Lupane hospital inches closer to opening 22 years later
For years, St Luke’s Mission Hospital has been acting as the province’s de facto referral hospital despite not officially being designated as one.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 17, 2026
Mat North empowerment programmes fail to stem youth migration
Youths in Matabeleland North migrate to South Africa to escape chronic unemployment and severe climate-induced droughts that have devastated local livelihoods.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 12, 2026
