Patronage, power: The fall of Chitando
Mnangagwa this week dismissed Chitando and replaced him with his deputy, Polite Kambamura, without offering a public explanation.
By Julia Ndlela
Dec. 12, 2025
Mines Minister Winston Chitando fired
The mining sector is a cornerstone of Zimbabwe's economy, contributing a major share of foreign exchange earnings.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 8, 2025
Hwange locals miss out on mining opportunities
It also emerged that only three women and 17 youth have some form of shareholding in mining companies in the district.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 22, 2025
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Illegal mining threatens lives, wildlife in Hwange
Kambamura said they were going to take measures to put the matter to rest.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 7, 2025
Mines ministry calls for adequate funding in 2025
The deputy minister emphasised the importance of maintaining the standards achieved under the government’s US$12 billion mining industry initiative.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Nov. 21, 2024
Zim to participate at top minerals summit
Zimbabwe is tapping into its copper resources through key initiatives like the newly commissioned copper processing facility at Mhangura Mine.
By Lawrence Maphosa
Oct. 25, 2024
Govt applauded for proposing computerised mining cadastre
He said a digital cadastre would provide an accurate and transparent record for mining boundaries, reducing confusion and the issue overlapping.
By Peter Dube
Sep. 18, 2024
Unsafe mines face closure
Mines and Mining Development deputy minister Polite Kambamura announced the new measures during a parliamentary question-and-answer session, following a joint brainstorming meeting.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Feb. 6, 2024
Govt shuts down Bikita Minerals
Mines and Mining Development deputy minister Polite Kambamura confirmed the suspension which came after an inter-ministerial audit last week.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
May. 16, 2023
