‘Investors have come here without any guardrails’ – Pamela Tremont
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Mining
Young Miners for Economic Development (YMED) calls for policies to enhance Zimbabweans’ benefits from mining sector
THE president of Young Miners for Economic Development (YMED), Mr Nyasha Magadhi, has urged the Government to adopt policies that maximise the benefits Zimbabweans derive from the country’s mining sector. Mr Magadhi, a vocal advocate for youth and local participation in mining, stressed the importance of creating robust frameworks that prioritise skills transfer, local employment, […] …
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Zimbabwe kicks-off project to reduce mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining
Project plans to support 7,500 men and women in 11 districts
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Mthuli Ncube sees 2025 growth rebound after this year’s drought
Agriculture projected to grow 12.8 percent in 2025 following a 15 percent contraction this year
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Diamonds are not forever: Botswana’s diamond sales fall over 50% in 2024
Poor diamond earnings and downturn in the economy damaged President Masisi’s electoral prospects
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Murowa diamond mine workers on strike over outstanding salaries
‘The welfare of workers is not a priority for Murowa Diamonds’
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Zimbabwe softens stance on local lithium processing after price collapse
Requirements for lithium miners to process the mineral locally eased
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Miner Sinomine decries tough Zimbabwe conditions amid lithium price slump
Lack of clear and consistent policies on licensing, taxation and export regulations cited among bottlenecks
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Botswana proposes law for locals to acquire 24 percent stakes in mines
Requirement would kick-in where the government does not exercise its option to acquire the shareholding
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IMF slashes Botswana’s 2024 growth forecast amid diamond market woes
‘The continued economic slowdown is mainly due to a fall in diamond production’
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