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Author: Rutendo Mapfumo

Business 2 min read

KMC SCOOPS THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD

Kamativi Mining Company (KMC), a leading lithium producer, has been honored with the prestigious ESG Excellence in Community Empowerment and Social Impact Award. This recognition highlights KMC’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development, responsible mining practices, and meaningful engagement with local communities. The award, presented by the ESG Network, acknowledges KMC’s outstanding initiatives aimed at improving […]

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Business 3 min read

Hwange Diaspora Investment Forum ignites new hope for the Hwange  community.

Hwange District is witnessing a transformative moment as diaspora investments play an indispensable role in driving community development and economic growth across the region. At the inaugural  Diaspora Investment Event held today at the Golf Club, the Acting Hwange District Development Coordinator  Simbabrashe Kayela highlighted the profound impact diaspora engagement has on the district’s progress. […]

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Local News 2 min read

Church Urged to Seek Professional Help on Drug Abuse

Hwange – Church leaders have been urged to partner with professional counsellors and rehabilitation officers in the fight against drug and substance abuse, which has been described as one of the gravest social challenges facing Zimbabwe today. Speaking during the Matabeleland North Provincial commemoration of the International Day of Peace, held under the theme “Act […]

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Local News 2 min read

Hwange Local Board Seeks Partnerships for Development

Hwange Local Board is seeking private sector partnerships to rehabilitate Nengasha Stadium and construct a new school as part of efforts to improve service delivery in the mining town. The projects are part of priority areas identified under the Government’s Minimum Service Delivery Standards, which require all local authorities to upgrade infrastructure and services in […]

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Sport & Entertainment 2 min read

Victoria Falls Spring Fiesta Shines With Makhadzi the Venda Queen

By Sandra Mlambo Friday, 19th September will be remembered as a landmark night in Victoria Falls, as the city transformed into the epicenter of entertainment, headlined by an electrifying performance from the Venda Queen herself, Makhadzi. The magic behind this unforgettable event was crafted through the collaboration of three visionary organizers: Prosper Manyanda and Patrick […]

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Mining & Tourism 2 min read

HCCL Coke Oven Battery To Restart

The Hwange Coke Oven Battery is set to resume operations from 1 October, a development expected to boost Zimbabwe’s mining sector significantly. The refurbishment of the coke oven battery, which is now 99 percent complete, will see production of coke starting by the end of December. The coke oven battery previously existed at Hwange Colliery […]

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Education 3 min read

Sabona Trust Brings Career Guidance to Hwange Rural Learners

Hwange – Learners from eight schools in Hwange District gathered in Makwandara Village for a career guidance day hosted by Sabona Trust, an event aimed at equipping rural learners with information to help shape their academic and professional paths. The participating schools included Lupote, Marist Brothers, Nelichilibi, Dampa, and Detema. Learners had the opportunity to […]

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Environment & Wildlife 2 min read

Lusulu farmer successfully crossbreeds guinea fowl and chickens

“I will not reveal my secret trick for crossbreeding chickens and guinea fowl, but what I can say is that it is a traditional method from Zambia,” chuckled Lungu . A cross between a chicken and a guinea fowl is known as a Guin-Hen or simply a Guin. Such hybrids are extremely rare and usually infertile, with most […]

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