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Following its failure to secure relief through the courts, Freda Rebecca Gold Mine now stands accused of reverting to coercive, extra-legal tactics at Botha Gold Mine, allegedly engaging police to fence off mining areas in what critics describe as a calculated attempt to impose control by force rather than through lawful, transparent means.
Speaking at the First AGA-APSA Platform Meetings held on 9–10 February 2026 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Chief Charumbira emphasized that the inclusion of young people in governance is no longer a choice but a democratic necessity.
The recent Stakeholders Consultative Workshop for the Limpopo Way 7.2 MW Solar Power Plant, held at the Rainbow Hotel in Harare, marks a critical inflection point in Zimbabwe’s transition toward a low-carbon economy. This initiative transcends mere renewable energy generation; it represents a sophisticated integration of private sector agility with national climate architecture.
Harare — The High Court has struck off the roll an Urgent Chamber Application filed by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine against Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd T/A Botha Gold Mine, delivering a significant legal setback to Freda Rebecca’s attempts to interdict Botha’s mining operations.
While many nations succumb to the flattening forces of globalization, Bhutan stands as a defiant sanctuary of cultural authenticity. Its claim to the most unique culture globally is not merely a matter of traditional dress or architecture; it is rooted in a fundamental philosophical divergence from the rest of the modern world.
The Kazungula Bridge is a breathtaking architectural marvel that serves as a vital artery connecting the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Towering over the Zambezi River, the bridge is most famous for its stunning curved outlook, an intentional design choice shaped by complex geopolitics.
A controversial “regularization” drive by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has sparked serious allegations of corporate overreach and governance failures in Bindura. At the heart of the dispute is a strategic attempt by Freda to assert control over the ML21 mining area—a territory that has operated under the structured management of Botha Gold Mine for over a decade.
A public notice issued by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine on 30 January 2026 has raised concerns among governance specialists and mining contractors. The notice announced the appointment of Angel Mpofu-Chisvo as “Freda Rebecca Gold Mine Phoenix Prince Artisanal Miners Project Manager” and directed payments to be made to her, bypassing conventional corporate finance channels.
A disturbing trend has emerged in Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector, where intimidation and pressure tactics are being used to disrupt lawful operations. The case of Botha Gold Mine highlights the human cost of such actions, with contractors, artisanal miners, and vulnerable individuals caught in the crossfire.
As traditional land-based oil becomes harder to find, Russia has turned to the “Blue Frontier”—the massive, icy waters of the Arctic and Far Eastern seas. To get oil from the ocean floor, Russia uses incredible technology like the Prirazlomnaya, the world’s first ice-resistant stationary platform.
