Zimbabwe Politics to Aid Diamond Trade?

An overhaul of the political framework is needed to unlock the diamond potential in the country says a report by SW Radio Africa.

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  • Zimbabwe:  Political Overhaul Key to Diamond Success

    SW Radio Africa, 17 April 2013

    A complete overhaul of Zimbabwe's political framework has been described as the key to unlocking the country's true diamond potential, which remains under a cloud of corruption and ... read more »

Photo: Denford Magora

The reddish-coloured diamonds of Marange in Zimbabwe.

  • Zimbabwe:  Diamonds Discovered in Bikita

    The Herald, 11 March 2013

    FOUR kimberlitic pipes rich in diamonds have been discovered in Budzi communal lands in Bikita near the border with Manicaland Province. The four rock formations infested with ... read more »

  • Zimbabwe:  Govt Plans to Seal Off New Diamond Fields

    Zimbabwe Independent, 25 February 2013

    GOVERNMENT plans to seal off newly discovered diamond fields in Masvingo province's Bikita district to halt illegal mining of the precious stones, Mines minister Obert Mpofu has ... read more »

  • Zimbabwe:  Dispute Erupts Over Bikita Diamond Mines

    Zimbabwe Independent, 8 February 2013

    A DISPUTE has erupted over the mining of recently discovered diamonds in the Bikita district of Masvingo province, with former freedom fighters in the area alleging corruption and ... read more »

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  • kjrs120
    Mar 13 2013, 03:04
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    Diamonds everywhere and Zimbabwe "one of the top world diamond producers" yet the country remains broke.

  • ras sideeq
    May 1 2013, 06:50
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    THE MINERS HAS TAKEN A LIBERTY HOWEVER WITH THE INDIGINISATION LAWS THIS WILL NO DOUBT EMPOWER IMPORVE LIVES .. EVERY STRUCTUR IN THESE RURAL ARAEAS SHOULD BE REBUILT TO SUIT MODERNITY WHERREE WATER IS ACCESSED AND WASTE IS EFFFECTIVELY MANAGED.. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT THAT POLLUTION IS MINIMISED.. I AM VERY HAPPY FOR ZIMBABWE WHERE IS KNOW THAT ALL AFRICA IS A RESOURCE MECCA!!! "THIS IS THE PROMISED LAND 'THIS IS THE HOLY LAND ALL AFRICA' THERE IS NO PLACE ON EARTH LIKE THIS.... THIS IS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO EDUCATE AND KEEP OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS EDUCATED AND INFORMED OF ALL THINGS... AS WAS MENTIONED THE CHINESE BROUGHT IN MONSTER TRUCKS DIGGERS ETCETRA WE AS AFRICANBS NEED TO HAVE THESE SORTS OF TECHNOLGY TO BE ABLE TO BUILD MANUFACTURE THESE TYPES OF EQUIPMENTS BECAUSE WE ARE A MINING AGRICULTURAL CONTINENT.. WE HAVE RESOURCE IN IRON ORE SOE WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO BUILD SHIPS MACHINES ALL THAT IS NECESSARY OFR MINING BUILDING PLANING REAPING SO ON.. ZIMBABWE IS UNIQUE , THERE IS A PLACE FOR THE PEOPLE TO EMPOWER THEMSELVES AND SHARE IN THE RESOURCES OF THIER NATION SO AGAIN THIS PUTS MR. MUGABE AT THE HEAD OF THE CLASS!!!!!!!!!!