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Hoitsimolimo Mutlokwa

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Hoitsimolimo Mutlokwa

Dr Hoitsimolimo Mutlokwa is a post doctoral researcher at the Centre for Labour Law in the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State

Lithium mines in Zimbabwe’s communal areas deprive people of their land rights, grazing land and water. Photo: Madelene Cronjé
BATTERIES

Mining of critical minerals tramples grazing and water rights in Zimbabwe

Laws exist to protect the environment and people, but these are not enforced regarding mining, in particular lithium

  • Hoitsimolimo Mutlokwa
4 min read
The crisis at a disused gold mine in Stilfontein, North West, which has dragged on for months, has tested the ability of the government to curb illegal mining through Operation Vala Umgodi.. (File photo AP)
OPINION

Stilfontein crisis underlines the need to regulate artisanal mining

This would cut down on criminal activity, reduce unemployment and boost tax revenue

  • Hoitsimolimo Mutlokwa
5 min read