social welfare in gold mines in zimbabwe

Labour Ministry to address worker exploitation

"The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare acknowledges receipt of your letter… Wherein allegations of rampant disregard of Zimbabwe labour laws were levelled against Chinese-owned mining companies operating in the country.

Public Policy Making in Zimbabwe: A Three Decade …

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 8 [Special Issue – April 2012] 212 Public Policy Making in Zimbabwe: A Three Decade Perspective Dr. Gideon Zhou Mr. Zvoushe Hardlife University Of Zimbabwe Department of Political and Administrative Studies, P. O. Box Mp167, Mt. Pleasant Harare, Zimbabwe

BREAKING: Ex-Wenela workers registration commences

Former Wenela (Witwatersrand Native Labour Association) workers will from tomorrow be registered for compensation purposes. The government will from tomorrow begin a mobile testing and registration exercise for thousands of Zimbabweans who worked in South African gold mines under the Witwatersrand Native Labour Association …

ACCELERATING ACTION AGAINST CHILD LABOUR IN …

Labour, and Social Welfare As the Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, I take this opportunity to express the Government of Zimbabwe's unwavering commitment to eradicating child labour in all its forms. Over the years, numerous initiatives have been under-taken as we strive to continue in our fight against child labour.

FACTSHEET: Children's welfare organisations in Zimbabwe

The following are some of the organisations in Zimbabwe dealing with children care, rights and development issues: Childline Zimbabwe; Focus areas – to stop child abuse and provide a safe environment for all children. Contact details – 6 Roscommon Rd, Eastlea. Harare. Tel numbers – +263 242 746 785. WhatsApp – +263 716 116 116, …

THE MINING INDUSTRY IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

That Zimbabwe has a significant and diverse mineral resource base is not in doubt. With estimates that Zimbabwe has the second largest reserves of chrome and platinum after South Africa and potential to supply about 25% of the global diamond market, mining can play a catalytic role in Zimbabwe's economic revival, stabilization and eventual growth.

The Health and Safety Perspectives in the Zimbabwe Public …

Workers constitute half of the world's population and are the main contributors to the economic and social development of modern societies (ILO, 2019).Access to health and safety in the workplaces has however not matched the industrialization spur in both 1stworld and developing economies (Moyo et al., …

Caledonia explores funding options to build Zimbabwe's biggest gold mine

Caledonia Mining Corp is exploring options to raise $250 million needed to develop its Bilboes project into what could be Zimbabwe's biggest gold mine. The company, which also owns the Blanket ...

GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL WELFARE: The Expereince …

GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL WELFARE: The Expereince of Zimbabwe in achieving the MDGs Presentation made by Judith Kaulem 1 At the 32 nd International Conference on Social Welfare In Brasilia 16-20 July, 2006 1 Judith Kaulem is the National Coordinator for the Poverty Reduction from in Zimbabwe and ICSW Regional President for East and …

Post-independence Reforms and Policies in Zimbabwe

Since independence in 1980, Zimbabwe has implemented more than ten economic development strategies. These policies ranged from the inward-looking, interventionist strategy to the outward-oriented market-driven focus. All these policies endeavored to create employment...

Full List of Zimbabwe Cabinet & Government Ministers 2023

The Cabinet of Zimbabwe underwent significant changes in September 2023 following President Emmerson Mnangagwa's. ... Former Minister Winston Chitando was replaced by Zhemu Soda as the Minister of Mines and Mining Development. ... Labour and Social Welfare: Minister: July Moyo . Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural …

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development

Zimbabwe's mining industry is focused on a diverse range of small to medium-mining operations. The most important minerals produced by Zimbabwe include gold, asbestos, chromite, coal and base metals. The mining industry contributes approximately 8% to the country's GDP. Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining …

Zimbabwe Central Bank Accumulates Almost a Ton of Gold …

Source: Zimbabwe Central Bank Accumulates Almost a Ton of Gold Reserves (Bloomberg) — Zimbabwe's central bank accumulated 793 kilograms (25,000 ounces) of gold reserves since introducing a law that compels mining companies to pay part of their royalties using the metal. The reserves were collected after mines in the …

Mining and Minerals Revenue Distribution in …

Mining in Zimbabwe can be traced back to the 15 th century when people practiced traditional small-scale gold and iron mining. Modern mining started at the turn of the 20 th century with the re-examination of more than 4000 old mining centres by the British South Africa Company (BSAC) (Viewing, 1984). This led to the development of some ...

State of mining industry report

A COUPLE of weeks back, Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines published its state of the mining industry survey report looking at issues faced by the industry and prospects for 2022. To ensure objectivity, the Chamber states that its involvement was restricted to sponsoring and facilitating access to information to its members who form a …

Department Of Social Welfare – Ministry of Community …

Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Private Bag W252 Community House, Sadzu Road Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 225 327 Fax: +260 211 235342

The origins of social and economic development in …

Social Welfare in 1948. The education of social work is considered in Zimbabwe as heavily influenced by colonialism in its formation. This was targeted at …

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A Panacea …

The primary aims of this study were to assess the level of community awareness regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and to analyze the CSR initiatives performed by North Mara Gold Mine among the …

Ex-Wenela workers: Zimbabwean Government steps in

THE Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has started engaging its South African counterparts to facilitate the compensation of Zimbabweans who contracted respiratory diseases while working in South Africa's gold mines under the Witwatersrand Native Labour Association (Wenela).. Mine workers who were exposed …

Economic Impact of Mining through Linkages: A Case Study …

Chief Executive Officer, Cham ber of Mines of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Abstract: The manner in which mining is linked to other sectors of the economy in production, the extent of tho se linkages, and the

Non-Governmental Organisations in Zimbabwe

Sourced from the Zimbabwe Human Development Report, 2000. Women's rights and gender. Today, over 100 women's organisations operate in Zimbabwe, with the largest coalition (Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe – WcoZ) with a membership of around 70 organisations.

Mining Through the Ages: Unraveling Zimbabwe's Mineral …

The history of mining in Zimbabwe stretches back centuries, with the country known for its rich mineral wealth and a diverse range of mining activities. Here's an overview of the history of mining in Zimbabwe: Pre-Colonial Era: Mining in Zimbabwe has ancient origins, dating back to the pre-colonial era when indigenous communities …

Mining what is not mine: Artisanal gold mining in Gwanda, …

Some studies argue that artisanal mining has become instrumental in poverty alleviation and rural development, employing about 100 million people worldwide, 16 …

Ten Exemplary Small Scale miners of 2020

The small-scale mining sector has of late become one of the pillars of the economy of Zimbabwe contributing significantly to national fiscus. Rudairo Dickson Mapuranga The small-scale gold mining sector contributes up to 12 percent of total exports cementing its position in prop (up) the country to achieve the President's vision …

Gold mining in Zimbabwe

The mines were acquired from Anglo American Corporation Zimbabwe Limited (AMZIM) in 2003 together with most of AMZIM's gold mineral rights in Zimbabwe. Eureka Gold Mine. Eureka Gold Mine is …

Top Ten operating mines in Zimbabwe 2019

This publication however for the second time is going to come up with a top ten list of operating companies in Zimbabwe. 1. Caledonia Mining Corporation. The Matabeleland based gold miner despite it being a mid-tier gold producer has managed to outperform its peers in the mining sector.