Southern Africa
Mining news from South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana and the broader southern African region.
Why African miners are overpaying for equipment, and what structured European finance can do about it
MINE operators across Sub-Saharan Africa often face the same problem. They know what equipment they need,...
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Mines secretary Wushe to inspect Zimbabwe School of Mines
Mines Secretary Wushe scheduled to tour Zimbabwe School of Mines in Bulawayo on June 6, 2026....
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Zimbabwe’s state diamond miner names industry veteran Mtombeni as CEO
Zimbabwe's state diamond miner ZCDC has named Dennis Mtombeni as chief executive, effective July 1, 2026....
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Wushe takes Mines portfolio in Mnangagwa reshuffle
President Mnangagwa reassigned five Permanent Secretaries effective May 1. Dr. Thomas Utete Wushe moved from Industry...
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DRC and Zambia rank among world’s top copper holders as demand rises
DRC and Zambia hold major copper reserves that support global supply. Both countries are key producers...
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Rights group condemns shooting at Mutare gold mine
Artisanal miner shot at Mutare gold mine, with police and watchdog giving different accounts. Rights group...
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Mining sector tightens rules on fixed-term contracts
Zimbabwe sets a 12-month minimum for mining contracts to end short-term hiring. Employers can only renew...
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Zimbabwe tightens grip on lithium exports, demands local processing push
Zimbabwe now allows lithium exports only under strict new rules. Mining companies must invest in local...
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Mutambo sees data quality as key to safer underground mines
DOROTHY Mutambo, a Zimbabwean mining engineer now studying geotechnical engineering in the United States, draws on...
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Dubai praises Zimbabwe diamonds after major sale
Dubai praised Zimbabwe’s diamonds after 500,000 carats were sold through Trans Atlantic Gem Sales. ZCDC operates...
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