Zimbabwe mining ministry admits abandoning core duties
The ministry will return to abandoned mandates in 2027 as the sector aims for US$15 billion in export earnings.
Zimbabwe's mining ministry has admitted failing in some core responsibilities, revealing weaknesses in a sector expected to generate between US$13 billion and US$15 billion in mineral export earnings.
Permanent Secretary Thomas Utete Wushe stated the ministry will return to its abandoned mandates in 2027, signalling an institutional reset amid pressure to boost export earnings and industrial development.
The government seeks to accelerate investment and beneficiation in the mining sector for economic growth and employment.
Why it mattersThe mining sector's performance directly impacts Zimbabwe's export earnings and economic growth.