FOR more than 40 years, the Kariba glitterstone, a fascinating shiny stone of silver, purple and brownish hues has adorned palaces, houses, business premises and swimming pools in the country and beyond.
Mined about 20 kilometres before Kariba Town, the glitterstone industry has been through highs and lows but of late an air of uncertainty engulfs the open cast mines.
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