Bubi villagers demand jobs from mining companies

The villagers claimed that mining companies are causing environmental degradation and doing little to reclaim land.
By Silas Nkala Sep. 13, 2024

Villagers return to ancestral Kanondo lands

Moyo said last year, government had estimated that US$2 million was needed for the relocation project and compensation for the affected villagers.
By Patricia Sibanda Sep. 6, 2024

Maphisa villagers bemoan rampant drug abuse

Critics attribute the rise in cases of drug abuse to unemployment and the harsh economic climate.
By Sharon Sibindi Aug. 18, 2024

Poachers invade Nkayi for china clay

Kaolin or china clay is used in ceramics, medicine, coated paper, as a food additive in toothpaste, as a light diffusing material in white incandescent light bulbs and in cosmetics.
By William Vundla Jun. 13, 2024

Umguza hit by lack of health facilities

Shingai Kawadza, the Umguza lead planner, told a meeting to discuss the master plan in Bulawayo that the district was facing a serious shortage of health care facilities.
By Patricia Sibanda Jun. 2, 2024

Villagers, granite miner clash in Seke

The villagers have since petitioned the Mines and Mining Development ministry and Environment Management Agency via the court to stop Seven Stars Mining from operating in the area.
By Desmond Chingarande Apr. 23, 2024

Cattle buyers rip off Gwanda villagers

One of the cattle auctioneers in Matabeleland Andrea Lawrence said the situation had nothing to do with unscrupulous behaviour but the fact that business is low.
By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 27, 2024

Matobo villagers embark on melon seeds project

The villagers’ representative Sibikwaphi Sibanda said they started the project two years ago after discovering that there were a lot of wild fruits that could be tapped into through value addition.
By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 12, 2024

Gwanda villagers demand offer letters

Zanu PF Nyandeni district chairperson Bongani Mlilo said they had begun a process of mobilising support to get offer letters from the government.
By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 2, 2024