A Tale of Two Countries
A comparison of Botswana’s and Zimbabwe’s Diamond Industries Author: Norman Mukwakwami CENTRE FOR NATURAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE November 2013 Download as pdf here 1.0 Introduction In 2012, the Southern African … Continue reading
A Critique of the de-listing of ZMDC off the European Union sanctions list
Abbreviations used: EU – European Union ZDERA – Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act ZMDC – Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation MMCZ – Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe KPCS – Kimberley … Continue reading
Formalising Zimbabwe’s Artisanal Mining Sector
As dawn breaks and the sun paints the horizon crimson and orange, a group of dishevelled men trudge up from the Mutare river’s bank carrying picks and crow-bars. Their muddy … Continue reading
Coal Bed Methane: A clean energy elixir for Zimbabwe
A paper prepared by Norman J. Mukwakwami, HME(UZ) January 2013 1.0 Introduction Coal mine workers are well aware of the dangers posed by coal bed methane. The Pike River Mine … Continue reading
A gold backed currency for Zimbabwe
A paper prepared by Norman Mukwakwami, HME (UZ) November 2012 1.0 Introduction There’s a growing opinion tide advocating for the return of the gold standard from all over the world. … Continue reading
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