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44 years in cemetery, 3 000 graves dug. . . tale of grave digger, unpaid benefits

Romance Nyabvumba has since retired, but is struggling to earn a living as the local authority is yet to pay his pension benefits.
By Nhau Mangirazi Feb. 10, 2024

Tourism players, residents block cemetery project

Tourism players said they were not happy with the new development as it would scare away tourists.
By Kenneth Nyangani Dec. 29, 2023

Travelling & Touring: Mutare and Mberengwa traced to Tonga terminology?

The pass enters the city from the west and is among major tourist attractions within the town.
By Burzil Dube Jul. 16, 2023

Gwanda mine management under fire

Gwanda-based human rights watchdog, Coalition for Citizens Advocates (Coca) yesterday described the move by Vumbachikwe management as unfair and illegal at law.
By Silas Nkala Jan. 18, 2023

Vumbachikwe Mine faces corporate rescue

The Gwanda-based Vumbachikwe Mine, which is owned by Duration Gold, shut down around the end of last year after workers went on strike over unpaid wages and poor corporate governance.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jan. 11, 2023

Gwanda mine suspends 3 workers

The workers were striking over outstanding salaries, a demonstration joined by their wives.
By Silas Nkala Dec. 7, 2022

Vumbachikwe mine crisis deepens

Police arrested over 100 people, including wives of the mine workers after they protested at the mine while demanding their outstanding salaries on November 8.
By Winstone Antonio Nov. 27, 2022

Police fire tear gas at protesting miners

Anti-riot police were called in to disperse the protesting workers and their wives over unpaid salaries for April, July and October.
By Silas Nkala Nov. 10, 2022

Vumbachikwe workers send SOS over salaries

The workers have engaged Gwanda-based human rights watchdog, Coalition for Citizens Advocates (Coca), to assist them.
By Silas Nkala Nov. 7, 2022