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Chinese miner pays US$6 500 for villager’s murder
A Traditional leader has ordered a Chinese miner to pay US$6 500 as compensation after its employee shot dead a villager.
By Jairos Saunyama
19h ago
Gohori Resort in expansion drive
The new luxury wing, dubbed the Gohori Club Collection, is scheduled for completion by March 2026, in time for the northern hemisphere summer travel season.
By Chen Williams
Sep. 26, 2025
Locals monitor mines to curb corruption
The project, implemented by ZELO in partnership with Action Aid Zimbabwe, has reportedly seen strong participation from traditionally-marginalised groups, particularly women and youth
By Lee Musaidzi
Sep. 26, 2025
Nyamapanda principal immigration boss arrested
A PRINCIPAL immigration officer based at Nyamapanda Border Post was last Thursday arraigned before the Mutoko Magistrates Courts after she allegedly granted holiday visas to seven Chinese nationals.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 11, 2025
Man in trouble for stealing US$650K gold ore
A 32-YEAR-OLD Mudzi man, who allegedly stole more than 2 153 tonnes of gold ore worth US$650 000 from a mining company in the gold-rich area of Makaha.
By Jairos Saunyama
Sep. 9, 2025
Mutoko’s granite wealth: A boon for Zimbabwe’s economy, but do locals reap the benefits?
Black granite, prized globally for its durability and sleek appearance, is a sought-after material for high-end countertops, flooring, and architectural finishes.
By Lee Musaidzi
Aug. 1, 2025
5 nabbed for vandalising Zesa transformer
In a statement on X, the suspects were identified as Phillip Chitawa (43), Steven Nyakabau (31), Patson Gurupira (28), Clayton Nyakatonje (24) and Mary Ngono (33)
By Trust Makore
Jan. 27, 2025
Fix our roads, Mutoko granite extractors told
Mutoko, a small town in Mashonaland East province, contributes approximately 75% of Zimbabwe’s 150 000 tonnes of black granite annually.
By Lee Musaidzi
Oct. 17, 2024
A sad end to Mutoko’s ‘talking’ bus
The registration had long since expired and the tyres had flattened, as if the bus had surrendered to the weight of time.
By Jairos Saunyama
Oct. 5, 2024
