Zimshec

28/04/2026

Today we join the global community in recognizing the importance of creating a safe and Healthy environment in the workplace.

22/04/2026

Zimshec collabarates with NSSA and ZMF in raiseing awareness on Safety and Health issues in mining communities and workplaces in Zvishavane, key issues raised were to ensure workers safety and health.
Risk assesment, proper wear of PPEs, complience.

09/04/2026

Minex 2026 in pictures

09/04/2026

Happening now in Zvishavane MINEX an event aimed at connecting miners with stakeholders. The Minex chairman Mr Munyaradzi Hwengwere has encouraged Artisanal and small scale miners to ensure compliance in their mining activities to access financial services offered by financial stakeholders present.

12/03/2026

Celebrating womens month i style, we celebrate courageous women in the mining industry

28/01/2026

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development in Zimbabwe is actively conducting Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) training for artisanal and small-scale miners across the country. This initiative aims to improve safety standards, promote responsible mining practices, and reduce accidents ¹ ² ³.

The training covers essential topics such as:
- *Safe Mining Practices*: Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe equipment handling, and emergency response procedures
- **Environmental
- *Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Management Plan (EMP)*: Understanding environmental regulations and implementing sustainable mining practices
- *Legal Compliance*: Title acquisition, statutory fees, explosive permits, and licenses
- *Health and Safety Regulations*: Awareness of occupational health risks and prevention strategies
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The Ministry's efforts are supported by organizations like the Zimbabwe Safety, Health and Environmental Council (ZIMSHEC) and the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF). These partnerships aim to formalize artisanal mining, promote responsible practices, and improve the overall well-being of miners ⁴ ⁵.

Would you like to know more about the impact of these training programs or explore ways to support artisanal miners in Zimbabwe?

13/11/2025

ZIMSHEC director Mr Makumba Nyenje mainstreaming the organisation' s constitutional mandate in protecting the environment as enshrined in chapter 73 of the supreme law and also synchronising with the Traditional Leaders Act. He was speaking during a two day District Mining Carnival hosted by Silveira House in Mberengwa on the 11th and 12th of November. The fully fledged Carnival which drew attention of various stakeholders was held under the theme " Towards building sustainable mining future: Enhancing Environmental, Social and Governance Practises for Community- Centered Development."

27/09/2025

A big congradulations to the ZIMSHEC Director Mr M Nyenje for Miner of the year recognition in the Great D**e awards. Your continued efforts in advocacy on the Health and Safety of the Artisanal miners will go a long way....Amhlope...Makoroto

09/09/2025

Happening now inMberengwa Zimshec in collaboration with Silveira House is the Traditional Leaders dialogue on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in partneship with Ministry of Mines and EIA Consultants
Traditional Leaders have raised concerns on issues to do with laws on pe***ng, that the new mines bill should address miners to address and seek conscent from local leadership before seeking mining rights in a given area.

22/08/2025

18/07/2025

“We Need Enabling Laws, Not half baked statutes” – Nyenje

Zimbabwe Miners Federation - ZMF Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe