Zimbabwe: Local residents raise discontent about Sandawana mine
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Date Reported: 23 Nov 2023
Location: Zimbabwe
Companies
Kuvimba Mining House - Parent CompanyProjects
SandawanaAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Community: ( Number unknown - Location unknown - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
Payments to governments , Corruption , Impacts on Livelihoods , Fair & Equal WagesResponse
Response sought: မဟုတ်
Source type: News outlet
"Mberengwa Residents Not Happy With Lithium Miner Kuvimha House, MP Tafanana Zhou" 23 November 2023
Mberengwa residents voiced their discontent with Kuvimba Mining House’s failure to prioritise their needs and concerns. They expressed these concerns following an interview on ZiFM radio, hosted by Farai Mwakutuya, with Member of Parliament for Mberengwa West, Tafanana Zhou, on November 22nd, 2023. The interview centred around the lithium mining activities of Kuvimba Mining House at Sandawana Mine, situated along the Great Dyke...
Responding to the interview, residents expressed concern about the prioritisation of benefits for chiefs over community development projects. They argue that funds should be invested in initiatives like clinics, schools, infrastructure, and attracting further investment, rather than solely benefiting local chiefs...
The residents also raised concerns about the lack of accountability and transparency in agreements and plans between Kuvimba and the chiefs. They question the absence of concrete timelines and information regarding the mining company’s investment in the community...