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.
LAGOS, Nigeria – In a powerful display of continental unity, the President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H.E. Hon. Senator Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has arrived in Lagos to spearhead a high-level summit of African traditional and cultural leaders
HARARE – The fraud case against Italian businessman Francesco Marconati has taken a dramatic turn following allegations of high-level interference and “name-dropping” involving the Presidency.
Marconati appeared before Harare Magistrate Francis Mapfumo on Saturday. However, the investor has reportedly requested to remain in custody after his legal team gathered evidence of alleged instructions to keep him detained.
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe Residents of Midrand are in a state of shock following the arrest of a 50-year-old Pakistani national who has allegedly been posing as a registered medical doctor for over a decade. The woman was apprehended at a clinic on South Road after the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) received a tip-off…
The skies above the DP World Wanderers Stadium turned pink and purposeful on January 30, 2026, as FlySafair performed a spectacular stadium flyover to celebrate the iconic Pink Day T20 International. Marking a first-of-its-kind aerial showcase for the Proteas, the airline’s distinctive branded livery soared over a “sea of pink” to support breast cancer awareness during South Africa’s clash with the West Indies.
NetOne Group CEO emphasized that accountability and integrity are no longer just buzzwords but the “operating system” for Zimbabwe’s prosperity.
Zimbabwe is home to a woman who can literally pull a truck, lift massive logs, and carry the weight of a continent on her shoulders. Chido Maenzanise, the newly crowned Africa’s Strongest Woman, recently made history at the Eastrand Strongest competition in South Africa
