Artisanal miners in the gold-rich Makaha area in Mudzi, Mashonaland East province are being forced to smuggle the precious mineral into neighbouring Mozambique as police are frustrating their operations through unnecessary arrests and demanding bribes. Over 5 000 artisanal miners have descended onto Makaha area to pan for gold. However, most of the mined stone … Continue reading Zimbabwe: Miners dump Fidelity, smuggle gold into Mozambique claiming police harassment