Tag: Zimbabwe Association of Women in Mining Associations (ZAWIMA)
Zimbabwe recorded approximately 150 mining fatalities in the nine months to September 30, 2026, up from 132 deaths in the whole of 2025, prompting Deputy Chief Government Mining Engineer Tapererwa Paswavaviri to call for greater access...
The Zimbabwe National Institute of Rock Engineering (ZINIRE) has called for rock-engineering solutions that can be applied across mining operations of different sizes, with particular attention to ground support and the prevention of fatalities in artisanal...
Women Urged to Professionalize and Strategize Mining Ventures
Women in Zimbabwe's mining sector have been encouraged to approach their operations as formal businesses, ensuring professional management of their mining sites to foster...
ZAWIMA Symposium Champions Women’s Health and Safety in Mining
The Zimbabwe Association of Women in Mining Associations (ZAWIMA) is spearheading efforts to address the pressing health and safety challenges faced by women in...
From Riverbanks to Refineries to the Big Apple: The Golden Journey of Blessing Hungwe Nharara
Blessing Hungwe Nharara's eyes sparkle as she recalls childhood trips to the river with her grandmother—not for a picnic, but to mine for gold!...
WEMZ to host Women in Mining awards
In celebration of the international day of Women in Mining which take place every 15th of June, Women Empowerment in Mining Zimbabwe (WEMZ) in...
Interview: Blessing Hungwe, an inspirational leader and miner
Small-scale mining has been a vital economic activity for centuries. It has provided jobs and earned revenues for individuals, families, and communities. However, the...
Women vital in spearheading responsible sourcing
As the world is moving rapidly to consider responsible sourcing as it seeks transparency and accountability in the extraction industry, it is more meaningful...
Kundai Chikonzo elected ZAWIMA’s first chairperson
Matebeleland South miner Ms Kundai Chikonzo has been elected the first chairperson of the Zimbabwe Association of Women in Mining Associations (ZAWIMA) at the...
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