Dennis Ndlovu
Zim GBC News Reporter
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Zimbabwe has approved a new framework aimed at transforming its mining sector from exporting raw minerals to producing higher-value industrial goods, in a move authorities say will boost national earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposal was presented by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who outlined plans to overhaul the country\u2019s mineral value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vice President Chiwenga said the framework is aimed at transitioning Zimbabwe from a primary resource extraction and exportation entity to a globally competitive minerals-based industrial manufacturing hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government says the strategy will ensure minerals are processed locally before export, introducing stricter compliance measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the framework seeks to protect national interests and curb revenue losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo protect the national interest by closing the leakages that have perennially prejudiced the country of huge earnings from its vast mineral wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A major component of the plan is the introduction of a digital tracking system for mineral exports, designed to improve transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vice President Chiwenga said the system will strengthen oversight across the mineral value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe system will provide a comprehensive, end-to-end audit trail that tracks every mineral consignment thereby safeguarding national wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The framework is anchored on four main pillars, with government outlining key structural reforms to support mineral value addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first pillar focuses on mineral-specific architecture and mandatory standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It sets legally binding minimum processing requirements and introduces a Value-Added Compliance Certificate as a prerequisite for export permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second pillar centres on national minerals research and laboratory infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government plans to establish a decentralised network of specialised analytical hubs at universities and scientific institutions to reduce reliance on foreign laboratories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under this arrangement, the University of Zimbabwe will host the National Mineral Research Centre, serving as the apex hub for minerals including lithium, rare earth elements and uranium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National University of Science and Technology and Great Zimbabwe University will focus on platinum group metals and battery minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Midlands State University will oversee iron ore, chrome and vanadium corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences will specialise in diamonds and gemmology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chinhoyi University of Technology and Bindura University of Science Education will focus on industrial minerals, phosphates and graphite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gwanda State University will support artisanal and small-scale miners in Matabeleland South Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Zimbabwe School of Mines will serve as a central hub for specialised mining training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, challenges persist, particularly in resource-rich regions such as Manicaland Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A government report highlighted structural barriers affecting growth and value addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vice President Chiwenga outlined the key constraints identified in the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSystemic challenges in infrastructure, high cost of doing business, limited access to capital and insufficient value addition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To address these issues, the government is promoting reforms and partnerships with the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said measures underway include strengthening collaboration through infrastructure projects and regulatory reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnhanced Private Public Partnerships in road rehabilitation in exchange for tax incentives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEase of doing business reforms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The success of the initiative is expected to depend on improvements in energy supply and increased investor confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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