In response to growing complaints from members of the public, who have accused mining investors of harassment and murder, the government has vowed to take swift action. Read more »
The capture of Goma by the M23 rebel group presents difficulties for businesses as the rebels strengthen their financial resources, including the control of mineral trade, writes ... Read more »
Poor education, lack of services, HIV/Aids, and abuse from employers still prevails in the North West town of Mazista, despite almost 100 years of existence, writes Greg Nicolson ... Read more »
A lobby group's report on Zimbabwe's diamond fields has alleged that Zimbabwe's diamond industry is being looted by government officials. It also says it is characterized by gross ... Read more »
The government plans to take De Beers diamond company to court for allegedly looting tonnes of diamonds from Marange on the pretext that they were samples. Read more »
Evidence indicate that an attempt had been made to alter the scene of the Lonmin mine shootings, says the Marikana Commission of Inquiry. Read more »
The government has been urged to take action against illegal gold panners who are causing severe environmental damage as they try to earn a living. Read more »
The country is divided as to whether prominent businessman Cyril Ramaphosa committed the ultimate betrayal for his alleged involvement in drawing state and police intervention in ... Read more »
The judicial commission's hearings into the killing of Lonmin mineworkers should be halted, until relative of the slain miners are able to attend, says a lawyer representing the ... Read more »
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Mamphela Ramphele, the former black consciousness activist who went on to become a managing director of the World Bank and a university vice-chancellor, now chairs Goldfields, the ... Read more »
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