Arab twist to plunder ‘confirms deeply rooted criminal syndicate’

Mutsvangwa told reporters that an unnamed former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor had struck a deal with the Arabs where Zimbabwe would exchange gold for US dollars.
By Julia Ndlela Apr. 19, 2024
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New ‘gold mafia’ film torches storm

It has since emerged that villagers who testified in the documentary have gone into hiding after receiving death threats from unknown persons.
By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 24, 2024

Murowa mine flagged over labour rights abuses

ZDAMWU and CNRG said it was their duty to protect the welfare of mine workers.
By Silas Nkala Nov. 7, 2023
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Redwing: A tale of plunder and impunity

According to a report compiled by the CNRG, the narrative has shifted to one of dismay, crime, mortality, immense environmental degradation and rampant labour rights violations.
By Business Reporter Oct. 18, 2023

Zim’s mining sector an enclave: CNRG

It also sought to enable local authorities to diversify their revenue bases, in particular by obtaining a fair share from natural resource exploitation.
By Tatira Zwinoira Aug. 28, 2023

A leadership unfit for command

Creating confusion in order to loot is a language that many bigwigs in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government have perfectly mastered.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jul. 28, 2023

Judiciary slammed for failing to curb looting of state resources

In an interview with the Zimbabwe Independent, Muguwu said the tragedy of weak laws, combined with poor “enforceability”, was mutating into a far bigger crisis.
By Shame Makoshori Jul. 28, 2023

‘Looting at industrial scale’

Before the investigations, the annual cost of IFFs to Zimbabwe was estimated at between US$2,7 billion and US$5,7 billion.
By Shame Makoshori Jul. 28, 2023

Zimbabwe shuts down Chinese-owned Bikita Minerals weeks after claims of lithium looting

It suspended operations at its Masvingo mine for seven days to address ‘concerns raised by authorities’ a few weeks after claims of looting were raised by a local watchdog.
By Ani News May. 24, 2023