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Hwange Spearheads Landmark Climate Action Workshop to Monetize Emissions and Drive Clean Energy

By Sharmaine Vera HWANGE, ZIMBABWE – In a historic step towards balancing its status as the bedrock of Zimbabwe’s coal economy with global environmental standards, the Hwange Rural District Council (HRDC) recently hosted its first-ever Environmental Sustainability Monograph development workshop. The intensive three-day capacity-building event, held from May 12 to 14, 2026, at the Chimunuko […]

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Hwange Hosts Historic Workers’ Day: A New Era of Voice and Victory for Mine Workers

BY Nyoni Tatenda K HWANGE, ZIMBABWE — On May 1, 2026, the streets of Hwange resonated with a renewed sense of purpose as the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) held its main national Workers’ Day commemorations in the coal-mining town for the first time. Under the theme “Empowering Workers – Empowering Voices,” […]

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South Mining Hosts Schools Quiz Competition on Mining and Energy

By Lomqhele Nxumalo from Hwange Chronicles In a lively and engaging event, the Empumalanga Community Library in Hwange hosted a schools quiz competition to promote learning and national development. The competition was organized by South Mining Company and aimed to help young people discover their potential in Zimbabwe’s important mining and energy sectors. The event […]

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Zambia Becomes the First African Nation to Accept Mining Taxes in China’s Yuan

Zambia has made history by becoming the first African country to formally accept China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties. The move, confirmed by the Bank of Zambia, allows mining companies, especially those owned or financed by Chinese firms, to pay part of their tax obligations in yuan rather than exclusively in U.S. dollars. This […]

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Hwange Colliery Company Limited: Pioneering Zimbabwe’s Mining Future

Seizing Opportunities, HCCL Calls on Banks for Capital to Fuel Infrastructure Growth Hwange, Zimbabwe – Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) stands as a cornerstone in Zimbabwe’s mining sector, renowned for its rich coal deposits and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing production and sustainability. Under the leadership of CEO William Gambiza, HCCL is undergoing a transformative […]

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Minister Chitando Highlights Progress at 5 Miles Industrial Park

Ministry of mines and mining development tour of Coal mines in Hwange Hwange, Zimbabwe – Hon. Winston Chitando, the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, recently visited the 5 Miles Industrial Park in Hwange, where he emphasized the project’s significance in achieving Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030. Accompanied by a delegation from the ministry, the tour showcased […]

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