For Immediate Release Harare, 9 June 2026 The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) is concerned by reports of two separate deaths involving personnel working at Bikita Minerals during the weekend of 6–7 June 2026. Following enquiries by CNRG, Bikita Minerals confirmed that on 6 June 2026 at approximately 19:45 hours, Mr. Thomas Kaliveni (40), […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARARE, 5 JUNE 2026 The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) joins the world in marking World Environment Day 2026, observed annually on 5 June, under the United Nations theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” CNRG uses this day to amplify the voices of frontline communities across
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Harare, Zimbabwe – 4 June 2026 The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) acknowledges the Government of Zimbabwe’s declaration of a State of Disaster for Emergency Riverine Ecosystems Rehabilitation following the extensive degradation of river systems caused by both legal and illegal mining activities. The declaration covers seventeen rivers across
RIVER REHABILITATION DISASTER DECLARATION COULD OPEN DOOR TO MINING ABUSES. Read More »
For Immediate Release Harare, May 28, 2026 The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU), together with the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), strongly condemns the brutal assault of workers at Zambezi Gas Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd in Hwange by suspected state security agents on the night of 27 May 2026. According to
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARARE, 27 May 2026 The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) is deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian, environmental, and governance crisis surrounding the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) operations in Manhize, where displaced communities continue to suffer under poor living conditions, unclear relocation arrangements, and environmental harm. Communities displaced to pave way
For Immediate Release Harare 25 May, 2026 As we mark Africa Day, the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) joins the continent in reflecting on the critical importance of sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems in achieving the aspirations of Agenda 2063. Access to clean water and effective sanitation is not only a basic
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Civil Society Pushes Kimberley Process to Refocus on Conflict, Communities and Credibility At the closing of the 2026 Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai, the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition delivered a strong appeal for the diamond certification body to return to its founding mission: preventing diamonds from financing violence and conflict. In remarks delivered
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CNRG Condemns the Shooting at SINOAFRICA HUIJIN Mine: A Disturbing Pattern of State-Enabled Impunity For Immediate Release HARARE, 15 April, 2026 The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) expresses deep concern and condemnation of the recent shooting incident at SINOAFRICA HUIJIN Mine, on Sunday 12 April, 2026. Sino Africa Huijin is based at Premier
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Communities Demand Parliamentary Action Over Destructive Mining in Boterekwa, Shurugwi Harare, Zimbabwe – The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) formally submitted a petition to the Parliament of Zimbabwe calling for urgent intervention in response to escalating environmental destruction, public health risks, and human rights violations linked to mining activities in Boterekwa, Shurugwi. The
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For Immediate Release 12 February 2026 The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) calls upon the Government of Zimbabwe, particularly the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, to immediately halt all mining operations in the Tsvingwe residential area, Mutasa District, Manicaland Province. CNRG is deeply concerned by the commencement of open-cast mining activities on a
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