Zimbabwe’s over reliance on resource-backed loans ‘a curse’

Maguwu said in a normal environment Parliament should be involved in processes to acquire external loans so that national interests are protected.
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 19, 2023

Powerful political and security interests manipulate mining law

The mining industry is regulated primarily through the Mines and Minerals Act of 1963, which is currently being relooked.
By Tinashe Makichi Dec. 23, 2022

Chinese miners wrecking rural livelihoods: Watchdog

In a recent Twitter space discussion, CNRG executive director Farai Maguwu said such investments were causing massive displacements in rural areas.
By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 22, 2022

Businessman burns Chivi’s villagers homes

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, adding that investigations were underway.
By Tapfumanei Muchabaiwa Oct. 5, 2022

Zim’s extractive sector under spotlight

Its main objective was to investigate foreign investments in Zimbabwe, so as to enhance transparency and accountability.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko Sep. 25, 2022

Maguwu raises civil war fears

Zanu PF’s Spencer Tshuma polled 10 727 votes to defeat Citizens Coalition for Change candidate Costin Muguti, who got 4 800.
By Kenneth Nyangani Sep. 5, 2022

News in depth: ‘Cross-border raids’: Zimbabwean illegal miners wreak havoc in Botswana, SA

Centre for Natural Resources Governance Director Farai Maguwu said the increasing number of illegal Zimbabwean miners wreaking havoc in neighbouring states reflected the desperation of people amid high unemployment and economic collapse.

By The Standard Jun. 12, 2022

News in depth: ‘Cross-border raids’: Zimbabwean illegal miners wreak havoc in Botswana, SA

Centre for Natural Resources Governance Director Farai Maguwu said the increasing number of illegal Zimbabwean miners wreaking havoc in neighbouring states reflected the desperation of people amid high unemployment and economic collapse.

By The Standard Jun. 12, 2022

News in depth: Mnangagwa’s push for $12 billion mining industry imperils communities

Investigations by this publication in collaboration with the Information Development Trust (IDT) revealed non-compliance with the country’s environmental laws by Chinese chrome miner, Afrochine Smelting (Afrochine), which have left the communities in the mid-Great Dyke in Mashonaland West province, vulnerable.

By The Standard May. 8, 2022