Pan African mining company Bravura has been praised for its efforts in building housing for workers as part of its ongoing project at Kamativi Mine in Hwange District, Matabeleland North, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Kamativi Mine is a former tin mine now under the concession of Mutapa Investment Fund-owned Defold Mine.
Bravura recently constructed six houses in Kamativi, replacing six previously demolished homes—three of which were unoccupied and three that were occupied. The demolitions were necessary to make way for the construction of a state-of-the-art plant at Kamativi, a former tin mine undergoing redevelopment.
The handover marks a significant milestone in the Kamativi project, demonstrating Bravura’s commitment to ensuring that community members and workers are properly accommodated during the mine’s expansion. In addition to the six new houses, Bravura is constructing a new campsite to house its workers, with future plans to build accommodations for over 350 workers who are expected to be part of the plant’s workforce.
Local leaders, including Chief Nekatambe, expressed their gratitude for the housing initiative, emphasizing the significant contribution it represents to the community.
“I would never be in a position to build such a house. We thank these people, as well as the President, for bringing such a company. We’ve got people-centred at heart,” he said. Chief Nekatambe also expressed hope that the company would fulfil all its promises, with housing being a critical step toward that.
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, Hon. Richard Moyo, echoed these sentiments, stating that the government is pleased with Bravura’s efforts to uplift the local community. “We are very happy about the houses, and even our comment was that they are too big for workers, so we suggested they could accommodate two families per house. This is the first company to build such houses, and we are more than happy. We want other mining companies to take a leaf from Bravura,” said Minister Moyo.
Bravura’s initiative marks a significant development in Kamativi, reflecting the company’s commitment not only to advancing its mining operations but also to improving the lives of workers and the broader community. As the construction of the new plant progresses, the company continues to stand out as a positive example of corporate responsibility in Zimbabwe’s mining sector.
