Jittery mining sector faces fresh troubles
Zimbabwe’s miners are also burdened by high production costs, steep fees and what they describe as “unsustainable royalties and taxes”.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 1, 2025
Zim mining push faces headwinds as energy, prices, policy lag
The government projections, as outlined in the 2025 National Budget Statement, place the sector’s growth at a targeted 6%.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 26, 2025
Mining sector to rake in US$6bn in 2025
This shortfall has resulted in power outages, severely impacting businesses and the mining sector, with companies reportedly losing up to US$500 million in potential revenue.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 7, 2025
Future of green energy in mining: Zimbabwe’s bold transition
For, the country’s energy-intensive mining industry, the question arose: Will miners make such a just transition to greener energy?
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 24, 2024
Windfall for 33k pensioners ...some to get US$100k compensation
Bulawayo branch manager Perseverance Dube during the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union’s Gwanda regional meeting held last week.
By Silas Nkala
Nov. 4, 2024
We got it wrong
On July 25, 2024, NewsDay published a story titled Court rejects mining NEC, constitution, salary deal.
By Editor
Aug. 10, 2024
Zim’s next billionaire
For the avoidance of doubt, the currency used in this article is the United States Dollars only, with all necessary conversions made.
By Rufaro Hozheri
Mar. 8, 2024
Parly proposes Mines ministry to retain 25% of collections
Currently, the mining industry is being negatively affected by declining mineral prices, power cuts and foreign currency shortages.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Nov. 10, 2023
Mineral revenue seen down 20%
Mining contributes to foreign exchange generation, gross domestic product, government revenues, capital formation and infrastructure development.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 5, 2023
