The nightmare of mining disasters
The Zimbabwe government has policies and oversight bodies to regulate mining activities and ensure safety standards, the Mining (Management and safety) Regulations 1990, SI 109 is the primary law ...
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MINING SECTOR POLICY STUDY
By far the major two problems facing the mining industry have been insufficient and erratic power supply, and the lack of policy certainty (as evidenced by the sudden imposition of new royalties and fees, and opaque indigenisation targets). The next most pressing problem is the acute national shortage of capital and high interest rates.
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Tax incentives: The good and the bad – Zimbabwe …
In Zimbabwe, tax incentives have remained one of the Government's primary tools to attract foreign direct investments, particularly in the mining sector. Tax revenue forgone in 2020 amounted to ZWL$111.55 billion against an actual revenue collection of ZWL$171.9 billion, accounting for 65% of total government revenue (ZIMRA's 2020 Annual ...
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THE MINING INDUSTRY IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Based on information that was collected in August 2017, this paper discusses various aspects of the mining industry. These include Zimbabwe's mining legislation, environmental impacts of the mining industry at global level, in the SADC region and in Zimbabwe. ... in the SADC region and in Zimbabwe. Problems which confront the industry as well ...
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(PDF) The Mining Industry in Zimbabwe: Challenges for …
Challenges Confronting the Mining Industry in Zimbabwe Several challenges have confronted the mining industry in Zimbabwe. For example, the problem of dis-investment by transnational corporations (TNCs) in the early 1980s resulted in the closure of some mines leading to the emergence of ghost towns.
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The Mining Industry in Zimbabwe: Challenges for Sustainable Development
Low foreign currency retention requirements, inadequate regulatory framework, political instability, and lack of infrastructure have challenged mineral exporters, particularly at times when the black-market …
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Environmental problems in Gweru and Kwekwe, Zimbabwe: …
Some of the problems, which the company is facing in its waste management programmes include financial constraints, poor infrastructural capacity and environmental pollution. ... Mapira, J. 2017b.'The Mining Industry in Zimbabwe: Challenges for Sustainable Development', European Journal of Social Studies Vol 2, Issue 8: 313-328 22. Mapira ...
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Challenges and Opportunities: Zimbabwe's
HARARE - Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector, despite its proximity to established value chains in agriculture, mining, and retail, has consistently underperforme
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THE MINING INDUSTRY IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES FOR …
Based on information that was collected in August 2017, this paper discusses various aspects of the mining industry. These include Zimbabwe's mining legislation, environmental impacts …
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Corporate Community Engagement (CCE) in …
In many African countries, including Zimbabwe, mining contributes to profound parts of the economy and remain the engine for economic growth. In recent years, and following the continual exploitation of minerals, mining companies have been scrutinized as a major cause of social, environmental, and economic problems faced mainly by communities at
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The Environmental Effects of Effluent Disposal at Gold …
mining industry and may significantly impact the environment. A major environmental problem relating to mining is the uncontrolled discharge of contaminated water commonly known as effluent disposal (EEB, 2000). It is widely acknowledged that this phenomenon is responsible for costly environmental and socio-economic impacts.
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THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY IN ZIMBABWE
The study presents very useful findings and raises issues related to (i) social and economic constraints faced by mining settlements, (ii) the effects of mining on local authorities and communities, (iii) data on values of CSI and taxes paid by mining companies, as well as iv) mining sector transparency and
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Tobacco farming in Zimbabwe: Profit, problems and solutions
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) reports that there were 171 743 growers last year, which is a significant increase from the roughly 1 500 growers in 2000. Known in Zimbabwe as the 'golden leaf' crop because of its colour and its contribution to the economy, the tobacco value chain is estimated to support 2 million people.
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Sibanye-Stillwater Faces Challenges Amidst Turbulent …
Zimbabwe to Face Increased Electricity Shortages; ... The shortage of critical skills in the mining industry and electricity disruptions and crime in South Africa have also affected productivity and costs. ... steps are being taken to address and mitigate these issues. Sibanye-Stillwater expects the impacts to be minimized in the second half of ...
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Energy Challenges Sinking Zimbabwe's Economy
The 2019 survey report by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) on the impact of energy challenges on business paints a grim picture of the state of production in the economy. Unrelenting power cuts and fuel shortages have devastated the local economy with the value of exports and production capacity taking a huge knock.Foreign
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Making Environmental Accounting Work: Case of the Zimbabwe Mining Industry
Zimbabwe Mining Industry. Otekunrin Adegbola Olubukola 1,*, Samu Taf adzw a 2, Sifile Obert 2, Matowanyi ka Kudzanai 2. ... tackling the problems faced by firms in impleme nting. environmenta l ...
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Mining Zimbabwe Magazine
Mining Zimbabwe is the premier source of unfiltered Zimbabwe Mining News. Our core focus is the Zimbabwe Mining Industry, trends, new technologies being developed and used to improve this crucial sector, as well as new opportunities and investments arising from it. Mining Zimbabwe's sole purpose is growing and empowering the Mining Industry ...
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HR Culture Management in Zimbabwe: The Challenges and …
HR Culture Management in Zimbabwe: The Challenges and Solutions Every business has a culture and they are a reflection of the company and its values. Culture is not just a set of values and symbols; it is a way of living and operating. It is how we interact, how we make decisions and how we behave. In this article, various issues and challenges faced by …
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Zimbabwean Miners Face US$500 Million in Losses Amid …
The mining industry in Zimbabwe is facing a mounting crisis, with projected losses of US$500 million in 2025 due to worsening power outages. These disruptions are severely …
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Challenges faced by the manufacturing sector in Zimbabwe
The manufacturing sector received $1.2 billion in support from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe in 2018. Sadly, the sector only managed to generate $200 million out of that. Something must be wrong. It is clear that manufacturers are faced with a number of challenges which are leading to constrained production. In this article, we explore […]
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Challenges faced by the mining sector in implementing sustainable
An assessment by the Zimbabwe Environmental Protection Agency in 1987 concluded that the most serious problems relating to mining effluent are global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion, waste disposal, and air pollution in terms of ecological risks.
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6 Challenges that Mining Industry is Facing Now
Mining companies and shareholders have to face these challenges head-on or else be left behind in the high-pressure, scrutinized mining sector. Here are the current 6 key challenges that need to be addressed and mitigated by the mining industry: 1. Climate, Social and Environmental Pressures
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Revitalising Zim's mining sector: Addressing
Mining companies, specifically those not connected to dedicated power lines, continue to face power outages in Zimbabwe, resulting in production shortages and output …
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ZAWIMA Highlights Gaps in Women's Mining Safety
The Zimbabwe Association of Women in Mining (ZAWIMA) has called for urgent action to address the significant health and safety challenges faced by women in the mining sector, Mining Zimbabwe can report.. By Rudairo Mapuranga. Speaking to this publication on the sidelines of the Mining, Engineering, and Transport Expo (Mine Entra) in Bulawayo last week, …
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Corporate community engagement (CCE) in Zimbabwe's mining industry …
Corporate community engagement (CCE) in Zimbabwe's mining industry from the Stakeholder Theory perspective. ... environmental, and economic problems faced mainly by communities at the margins. In this regard, mining companies are widely perceived to be prospering at the expense of adjacent communities, who are the primary recipients of the ...
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(PDF) Challenges of Surface Water Quality Management in Mining …
Results suggest five principal challenges to environmental management in the Zimbabwean mining industry: Firstly is management of AMD to surface and groundwater, especially in sulphide deposits. ... mobile at a lower pH (10). The third major chemical pollution problem associated with mining is the release (along with waste water or slimes) of ...
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Chrome Miners Push for Market Revamp
Chitohwa said most problems faced by chrome miners would not be solved if Zimbabwe continued with its reliance on a single market. ... Mining Zimbabwe is a leading publication and online platform that covers the mining industry in Zimbabwe. We provide up-to-date news, insights, and analysis on the country's mining sector, focusing on ...
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State of mining industry report
A COUPLE of weeks back, Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines published its state of the mining industry survey report looking at issues faced by the industry and prospects for 2022. To ensure objectivity, the Chamber states that its involvement was restricted to sponsoring and facilitating access to information to its members who form a greater part of ...
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Zimbabwe's Mining Sector Stalls as Power Crisis Deepens
Zimbabwe's mining industry, a cornerstone of the economy, is facing severe setbacks due to crippling power shortages. This crisis, exacerbated by declining water levels …
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(PDF) THE MINING INDUSTRY IN ZIMBABWE: …
From a sustainable development (SD) point of view, mining poses a serious danger which should be addressed at both local and national levels. Since the early years of independence (1980-1984), several Zimbabwean mines have …
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