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Mining 25/05/2022

Canadian newcomer Zephyr Minerals goes for gold in Manicaland

Manicaland, a Zimbabwean province with an as yet unrealised mining potential, has attracted keen interest from Canadian company Zephyr Minerals, which expects to obtain an exploration permit there shortly and has an option to buy a majority stake in an existing operation. [...]

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Mining 23/05/2022

Sanctions-hit Alrosa's woes impact on continent's diamond producers

Angolan President Joao Lourenco (C) watches as Endiama CEO Jose Manuel Augusto Ganga Junior (L) shakes hands with Alrosa CEO Sergei Ivanov (R), in the Kremlin in Moscow, 4 April 2019. © Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool

Mining Power 17/05/2022

Discontent against electricity grid operator ZESA mounts among miners

Complaints are piling up against ZESA from major mining groups: its network's instability was for some the main factor limiting production in 2021. Caledonia and RioZim are considering bypassing the state-owned company as a result. [...]

Mining 11/05/2022

Fearing seizures, Mnangagwa transfers state mining assets to a new entity

ZMDC, the state-owned company that owns the majority of the government's mining portfolio, needs to find more than $400m to compensate aggrieved former business partners. [...]

Mining 06/05/2022

Vedanta Zinc on the hunt for new CEO

Having been run by a management committee for two years, Vedanta's zinc subsidiary is looking for a new CEO to support its strategy to increase production. [...]

Diplomacy 05/05/2022

Brasilia injects fresh blood into its African diplomatic corps

Neglected since the outset of the Bolsonaro era, Brazil's diplomatic apparatus on the African continent is undergoing a complete overhaul with a reassigning of senior officials to the country's key embassies in southern Africa. [...]

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Southern Africa: the tough path towards quitting coal

The whole region of southern Africa, and especially South Africa, remains extremely dependent on coal mines, despite protests from environmentalists and pressure from the West in the form of billion-dollar subsidised plans to speed up the coal phase-out. [...]

The Duvha coal-fired power plant, owned by state-owned utility Eskom, in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga province, South Africa, on June 3, 2021. © Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

Mining 02/05/2022

Government looks to speed up reopening of ZiscoSteel ahead of presidential elections

Thanks to funding from Kuvimba Mining House, the state-controlled firm with links with controversial business magnate Kudakwashe Tagwirei, Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa hopes to speed up the reopening of former industrial flagship Ziscosteel in time for the 2023 elections. [...]

Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (ZISCO) facilities in Redcliff, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe. © Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters

Mining 26/04/2022

Magnate Billy Rautenbach consolidates his control of Matabeleland North coal

Billy Rautenbach, a historic supporter of Zanu-Pf since the Mugabe era and long considered the richest man in Zimbabwe, is increasing his hold on coal in the west of the country. This is a major coup at a time when national demand is set to rise sharply following the planned increase in capacity at Hwange power station. [...]

A cooling tower at Hwange Power station's Phase 8, currently under construction in Hwange, Zimbabwe, October 19, 2021. © Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters

Mining 13/04/2022

IMF urges Harare to raise taxes on mining

The IMF has told Zimbabwe that major tax cuts granted to the country's mining sector must be reversed in order to replenish state coffers. [...]

Politics 04/04/2022

CCC legislative victory destabilises ZANU-PF

The CCC, led by Nelson Chamisa, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's main opponent, has been surprisingly successful in the parliamentary by-elections, dealing a serious blow to ZANU-PF's confidence. A year before the presidential election, this has made the government fear the worst. [...]

Nelson Chamisa, leader of the opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). © Twitter @nelsonchamisa

Mining 31/03/2022

South African Lephalale Mining expands its platinum holdings

Lephalale Mining, which is in the process of obtaining a platinum licence in the mountains of northern Zimbabwe, is headed by Steve Bosch, a long-time supporter of South Africa's ruling ANC party. [...]

Politics Diplomacy 25/03/2022

Mnangagwa, isolated internationally, plays up friendship with Kenyatta

With a year to go before presidential elections, the Zimbabwean head of state is making moves on the diplomatic stage, where he is sorely lacking in allies. The Kenyan leader Uhuru Kenyatta, who is historically close to Harare, recently received him in Nairobi with great pomp. [...]

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. © Twitter/@StateHouseKenya

Mining 21/03/2022

Media empire AB Communications dreams of being a Zimbabwean coal player

One of the country's leading media firms is poised to obtain a coal mining prospection permit, quite unexepectedly. AB Communications is owned by former information and communications minister Supa Mandiwanzira. [...]

Diplomacy Defence 17/03/2022

Volunteers forced to wait before joining International Ukrainian Legion

In Pretoria, the Ukrainian embassy has received many requests from South Africans and neighbouring nationals to join the fight against Russia, yet at the moment there are several obstacles stopping them from going. [...]

Mining Defence 04/03/2022

Russia sanctions accelerate Airbus and Boeing's hunt for African titanium

The world titanium market is in the midst of a major reorganisation following the Russian offensive in Ukraine. African producers of this mineral, which is highly prized by the defence and aerospace industries, are expecting a record year. [...]

Mining 03/03/2022

Makomo Resources preps for first creditors' meeting while in corporate rescue

Zimbabwe's private coal champion, Makomo Resources, will soon see its creditors meet for the first time since it was placed in receivership last November, while Chinese businesses already have their eye on its concessions. [...]

Diplomacy 24/02/2022

Harare fast tracks China extradition treaty to appease domestic critics

Stung by criticism by members of his own party that he is being lax towards Chinese nationals, President Mnangagwa is trying to adopt a more hardline stance on abuses being committed in the mining sector - while keeping his key trading partner Beijing sweet. [...]

Business 22/02/2022

Mysterious private security champion Peace Security Company taps into public market

Peace Security is a low-key leader of private security in Zimbabwe and has won an increasing number of contracts from government and other public entities. In addition to classic offers of protection and surveillance, it is also known for its private investigation and tailing services. [...]

Business 21/02/2022

Harare calls on Armenian IU Networks to update tax management system

Zimbabwe has called upon Armenian IU Networks, specialised in IT solutions for former Soviet block countries, to design and implement a new system for its revenue authority. [...]

Mining 16/02/2022

Interim coal row court ruling threatens national power supply

The state-owned Hwange Colliery Co. has been ordered to suspend production at one of its coal mines pending the final verdict in a case brought by a contractor, putting a dent in its coal output. [...]

Mining 11/02/2022

Harare backtracks over $70m arbitration payout despite Bravura's support

South African mining firm Amari Resources has renewed its fight against the Zimbabwean government, from which it hopes to recover more than $70m in compensation following the withdrawal of its licences. But Harare seems determined not to pay. [...]

Mining 02/02/2022

Tracr diamond tracking software battle resumes with De Beers and BCG lawsuit

After more than a year of waiting, a former BCG employee is resuming legal action against the company and De Beers over the development of its Tracr blockchain-based diamond tracking software, which he claims was based on the results of his doctoral research in the field. [...]

SpotlightDiplomacy 28/01/2022

EU contemplates possible easing of sanctions against regime leaders

The European Council may soon lift its sanctions on certain leading Zimbabwean figures, including the current vice president Constantino Chiwenga. These sanctions have been a source of tension between Brussels and SADC member states. [...]

Mining 27/01/2022

Chinese rush on western coal hub has Mnangagwa's blessing

Determined to develop the country's potential as a coal producer before the end of his term, the Zimbabwean leader is working closely with Chinese investors, who have picked up several permits in the region near Hwange. [...]

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Canadian newcomer Zephyr Minerals goes for gold in Manicaland

Sanctions-hit Alrosa's woes impact on continent's diamond producers

Discontent against electricity grid operator ZESA mounts among miners

Fearing seizures, Mnangagwa transfers state mining assets to a new entity

Vedanta Zinc on the hunt for new CEO

Brasilia injects fresh blood into its African diplomatic corps

Southern Africa: the tough path towards quitting coal

Government looks to speed up reopening of ZiscoSteel ahead of presidential elections

Magnate Billy Rautenbach consolidates his control of Matabeleland North coal

IMF urges Harare to raise taxes on mining

CCC legislative victory destabilises ZANU-PF

South African Lephalale Mining expands its platinum holdings

Mnangagwa, isolated internationally, plays up friendship with Kenyatta

Media empire AB Communications dreams of being a Zimbabwean coal player

Volunteers forced to wait before joining International Ukrainian Legion

Russia sanctions accelerate Airbus and Boeing's hunt for African titanium

Makomo Resources preps for first creditors' meeting while in corporate rescue

Harare fast tracks China extradition treaty to appease domestic critics

Mysterious private security champion Peace Security Company taps into public market

Harare calls on Armenian IU Networks to update tax management system

Interim coal row court ruling threatens national power supply

Harare backtracks over $70m arbitration payout despite Bravura's support

Tracr diamond tracking software battle resumes with De Beers and BCG lawsuit

EU contemplates possible easing of sanctions against regime leaders

Chinese rush on western coal hub has Mnangagwa's blessing

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Canadian newcomer Zephyr Minerals goes for gold in Manicaland

Sanctions-hit Alrosa's woes impact on continent's diamond producers

Discontent against electricity grid operator ZESA mounts among miners

Fearing seizures, Mnangagwa transfers state mining assets to a new entity

Vedanta Zinc on the hunt for new CEO

Brasilia injects fresh blood into its African diplomatic corps

Southern Africa: the tough path towards quitting coal

Government looks to speed up reopening of ZiscoSteel ahead of presidential elections

Magnate Billy Rautenbach consolidates his control of Matabeleland North coal

IMF urges Harare to raise taxes on mining

CCC legislative victory destabilises ZANU-PF

South African Lephalale Mining expands its platinum holdings

Mnangagwa, isolated internationally, plays up friendship with Kenyatta

Media empire AB Communications dreams of being a Zimbabwean coal player

Volunteers forced to wait before joining International Ukrainian Legion

Russia sanctions accelerate Airbus and Boeing's hunt for African titanium

Makomo Resources preps for first creditors' meeting while in corporate rescue

Harare fast tracks China extradition treaty to appease domestic critics

Mysterious private security champion Peace Security Company taps into public market

Harare calls on Armenian IU Networks to update tax management system

Interim coal row court ruling threatens national power supply

Harare backtracks over $70m arbitration payout despite Bravura's support

Tracr diamond tracking software battle resumes with De Beers and BCG lawsuit

EU contemplates possible easing of sanctions against regime leaders

Chinese rush on western coal hub has Mnangagwa's blessing

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