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Interim coal row court ruling threatens national power supply

The state-owned Hwange Colliery Co. has been ordered to suspend production at one of its coal mines pending the final verdict in a case brought by a contractor, putting a dent in its coal output. [...]

Published on 16/02/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Shepherd Tundiya
Temba Mliswa
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Zhong Jiang

Zimbabwe
Harare fast tracks China extradition treaty to appease domestic critics

Stung by criticism by members of his own party that he is being lax towards Chinese nationals, President Mnangagwa is trying to adopt a more hardline stance on abuses being committed in the mining sector - while keeping his key trading partner Beijing sweet.

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Zimbabwe
Mysterious private security champion Peace Security Company taps into public market

Peace Security is a low-key leader of private security in Zimbabwe and has won an increasing number of contracts from government and other public entities. In addition to classic offers of protection and surveillance, it is also known for its private investigation and tailing services.

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South Africa
Chinese shareholders seek to install ex-finance minister at helm of MC Mining

In early February, a rising player in South Africa's cash-strapped coal industry, Australia's MC Mining, had to contend with a boardroom drama.

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EU contemplates possible easing of sanctions against regime leaders

The European Council may soon lift its sanctions on certain leading Zimbabwean figures, including the current vice president Constantino Chiwenga. These sanctions have been a source of tension between Brussels and SADC member states.

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Zimbabwe
Chinese rush on western coal hub has Mnangagwa's blessing

Determined to develop the country's potential as a coal producer before the end of his term, the Zimbabwean leader is working closely with Chinese investors, who have picked up several permits in the region near Hwange.

Subscribers only Mining 27.01.2022

Zimbabwe
British baronesses fight Zimbabwean opposition's corner in House of Lords

The Zimbabwean opposition has managed to take its fight against a ban on Zimbabweans living abroad from voting in the upcoming elections all the way to the British House of Lords, much to the dismay of those working behind the scenes on a rapprochement between Harare and London.

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Baronnesses Caroline Cox and Ruth Lister, members of the House of Lords.

Zimbabwe
MPs keen to liberalise mining sector

During a trip to Europe in early September, Temba Mliswa, chairperson for Zimbabwe's parliamentary portfolio committee for mines & energy, [...]

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Charles Zinyemba
Emmerson Mnangagwa
Hwange Colliery Co
Shepherd Tundiya
Temba Mliswa
ZANU-PF
Zhong Jiang

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Zimbabwe
Interim coal row court ruling threatens national power supply

Zimbabwe
Harare fast tracks China extradition treaty to appease domestic critics

Zimbabwe
Mysterious private security champion Peace Security Company taps into public market

South Africa
Chinese shareholders seek to install ex-finance minister at helm of MC Mining

Spotlight | Zimbabwe
EU contemplates possible easing of sanctions against regime leaders

Zimbabwe
Chinese rush on western coal hub has Mnangagwa's blessing

Zimbabwe
British baronesses fight Zimbabwean opposition's corner in House of Lords

Zimbabwe
MPs keen to liberalise mining sector