the artisanal and small-scale mining sector. The mining sector remains masculine due to various reasons including; cultural, social, economic barriers, violence, lack of access to finance and many other barriers.8 The Zimbabwe mining sector has immensely contributed to Zimbabwes economic resilience and agenda.
In Zimbabwe, this sector is benefiting directly and indirectly over three (3) million people, making this sector very important in employment creation since Zimbabwe has formal …
The International Labor Organization says gold mining is extremely dangerous work for children. ... thousands of children involved in artisanal and gold mining are engaged in the practice because of …
These include Zimbabwe's mining legislation, environmental impacts of the mining industry at global level, in the SADC region and in Zimbabwe. Problems which confront the industry as well as their possible solutions in Zimbabwe are also examined. ... Social Sciences Journals . European Journal of Economic and Financial Research. European ...
Social Welfare in 1948. The education of social work is considered in Zimbabwe as heavily influenced by colonialism in its formation. This was targeted at …
The Mines and Minerals Act, the Minerals Corporation of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 21:04], the Gold Trade Act [Chapter 21:03], the Precious Stones Act [Chapter 21:06], the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe Incorporation (Private) Act [Chapter 21:02], the Base Minerals Export Control Act [Chapter 21:01] and the Environmental Management …
THE Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has started engaging its South African counterparts to facilitate the compensation of Zimbabweans who contracted respiratory diseases while working in South Africa's gold mines under the Witwatersrand Native Labour Association (Wenela).. Mine workers who were exposed …
Former Wenela (Witwatersrand Native Labour Association) workers will from tomorrow be registered for compensation purposes. The government will from tomorrow begin a mobile testing and registration exercise for thousands of Zimbabweans who worked in South African gold mines under the Witwatersrand Native Labour Association …
Falcon Gold Zimbabwe Limited is a gold mining and exploration company in Zimbabwe. The company owns Golden Quarry mine in Shurugwi. Founded in 1991, Falcon Gold Zimbabwe is a …
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 8 [Special Issue – April 2012] 212 Public Policy Making in Zimbabwe: A Three Decade Perspective Dr. Gideon Zhou Mr. Zvoushe Hardlife University Of Zimbabwe Department of Political and Administrative Studies, P. O. Box Mp167, Mt. Pleasant Harare, Zimbabwe
This paper focuses on social actors and interaction dynamics in the Shurugwi ASGM sector. We present evidence of unequal distribution of gold mining benefits between elite actors and artisanal miners, and reflect on its implications for the social …
That Zimbabwe has a significant and diverse mineral resource base is not in doubt. With estimates that Zimbabwe has the second largest reserves of chrome and platinum after South Africa and potential to supply about 25% of the global diamond market, mining can play a catalytic role in Zimbabwe's economic revival, stabilization and eventual growth.
Since independence in 1980, Zimbabwe has implemented more than ten economic development strategies. These policies ranged from the inward-looking, interventionist strategy to the outward-oriented market-driven focus. All these policies endeavored to create employment...
Mining in Zimbabwe can be traced back to the 15 th century when people practiced traditional small-scale gold and iron mining. Modern mining started at the turn of the 20 th century with the re-examination of more than 4000 old mining centres by the British South Africa Company (BSAC) (Viewing, 1984). This led to the development of some ...
The Cabinet of Zimbabwe underwent significant changes in September 2023 following President Emmerson Mnangagwa's. ... Former Minister Winston Chitando was replaced by Zhemu Soda as the Minister of Mines and Mining Development. ... Labour and Social Welfare: Minister: July Moyo . Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural …
GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL WELFARE: The Expereince of Zimbabwe in achieving the MDGs Presentation made by Judith Kaulem 1 At the 32 nd International Conference on Social Welfare In Brasilia 16-20 July, 2006 1 Judith Kaulem is the National Coordinator for the Poverty Reduction from in Zimbabwe and ICSW Regional President for East and …
The mines were acquired from Anglo American Corporation Zimbabwe Limited (AMZIM) in 2003 together with most of AMZIM's gold mineral rights in Zimbabwe. Eureka Gold Mine. Eureka Gold Mine is …
IT is hereby notified that the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has, in terms of section 80(1) of the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01], published the Collective Bargaining Agreement as set out in the Schedule. ... [Chapter 28:01], between the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (hereinafter referred to as the employers' organisation ...
This publication however for the second time is going to come up with a top ten list of operating companies in Zimbabwe. 1. Caledonia Mining Corporation. The Matabeleland based gold miner despite it being a mid-tier gold producer has managed to outperform its peers in the mining sector.
The primary aims of this study were to assess the level of community awareness regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and to analyze the CSR initiatives performed by North Mara Gold Mine among the …
AERTISANAL gold mining in Zimbabwe has a long history, and its illegal variant has become a significant socio-economic phenomenon in recent decades.
This research paper seeks to outline and assess the social, economic, political and cultural barriers that women face thereby, hindering them from fully …
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Another definition (Kotler & Lee, 2005) equates CSR to an organisation's commitment to the enhancement of its community's welfare, through ethics in business practices and philanthropic activities.Alternatively, CSR is engaging in activities leading to the achievement of social welfare. These activities must be voluntary, that is, over and …
Sourced from the Zimbabwe Human Development Report, 2000. Women's rights and gender. Today, over 100 women's organisations operate in Zimbabwe, with the largest coalition (Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe – WcoZ) with a membership of around 70 organisations.
Chief Executive Officer, Cham ber of Mines of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Abstract: The manner in which mining is linked to other sectors of the economy in production, the extent of tho se linkages, and the
Gold mining, social differentiation, and class dynamics in a changing agrarian context The rapid social transformations in Mhondoro Ngezi linked to gold mining have diverse histories and class dynamics that stretch …
MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE, LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE . 3 BWE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Development of this Social Protection Policy Framework (SPPF) for Zimbabwe was funded by UNICEF Zimbabwe. The Government of Zimbabwe is grateful not ... the socio-economic situation in Zimbabwe, (ii) approaches to social …
Source: Chinese funded steel mill displaces locals in Zimbabwe Chinese investment in large-scale projects in Africa has had massive impact on communities and the environment. One example is a new steel mill in Zimbabwe, valued at over $ 1 billion. The Dinson steel mill is being constructed by China's Dinson Iron and Steel Company close […]
The following are some of the organisations in Zimbabwe dealing with children care, rights and development issues: Childline Zimbabwe; Focus areas – to stop child abuse and provide a safe environment for all children. Contact details – 6 Roscommon Rd, Eastlea. Harare. Tel numbers – +263 242 746 785. WhatsApp – +263 716 116 116, …
Source: The Herald – Breaking news. Vusumuzi Dube Zimpapers Elections Desk "OUR mining sector is the proverbial frog. When Minister Winston Chitando came to Cabinet with his target of a US$12 billion-dollar mining economy by 2023, I was skeptical. To my mind, this was a case of sheer exuberance by a youthful minister seeking cheap […]
Zimbabwe is envisioning a US$12 billion mining industry by 2023. Of the US$12 billion, gold, platinum, and diamonds will contribute US$4 billion, US$3 billion, and US$1 billion, respectively. Chrome, iron ore, and carbon steel will contribute US$1 billion, while coal and hydrocarbons will contribute the same.
It reveals both similarities and differences with the political economy of diamond mining in Zimbabwe, which has attracted greater attention from scholars and …
Some studies argue that artisanal mining has become instrumental in poverty alleviation and rural development, employing about 100 million people worldwide, 16 …
Zimbabwe's mining industry is focused on a diverse range of small to medium-mining operations. The most important minerals produced by Zimbabwe include gold, asbestos, chromite, coal and base metals. The mining industry contributes approximately 8% to the country's GDP. Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining …
Source: Zimbabwe Central Bank Accumulates Almost a Ton of Gold Reserves (Bloomberg) — Zimbabwe's central bank accumulated 793 kilograms (25,000 ounces) of gold reserves since introducing a law that compels mining companies to pay part of their royalties using the metal. The reserves were collected after mines in the …
The Department of Social Welfare contributes mainly to the implementation of the poverty and vulnerability sector of the Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP) with a focus on two pillars under the 2014 National Social Protection Policy which are the Social Assistance and Protection pillars. The demand for social welfare services cannot be ...
In this article, we shall briefly explore the environmental impacts on three main phases of mining projects and the extent to which sustainable mining is promoted or hindered in Zimbabwe. Brief overview of mining activities in Zimbabwe. Mining projects vary according to the type of metals or minerals to be extracted from the earth.
As seen in Mashonaland West (Zimbabwe) and the rest of the nation, where a virtual legalization of an illegal practice has resulted in rampant gold panning, causing …