Zimbabwe: Chinese Quarry Deal Rattles Zimbabwe Farmers

Zimbabwe: Chinese Quarry Deal Rattles Zimbabwe Farmers

Domboshava, Harare, Zimbabwe -- Domboshava residents fear the loss of grazing land, water access and educational facilities as a Chinese-funded mining project moves forward -- despite a moratorium.

Chinese Quarry Deal Rattles Zimbabwe Farmers

Primrose Garande says a nearby Chinese-owned quarry mine is threatening grazing lands for his cattle, his sole source of income. A truck leaves the Chinese-owned quarry site in Domboshava. The mining operation, granted through special presidential approval, has sparked concerns about land degradation, water shortages and loss of grazing area. Charles Mubvumba, managing director of Advance Admire Anesu Building Suppliers, stands at the company’s …

Chinese Quarry Deal Rattles Zimbabwe Farmers - The Bulrushes

Domboshava – Primrose Garande’s ancestors relied on the fertile pastures here to graze their cattle, and he followed in their footsteps. Now, a Chinese-funded quarry operation threatens the lush landscape. Garande no longer knows where his livestock will graze. When school fees were due and money was scarce, the cattle always provided a safety net. “A cow,” he says, “is my store of wealth.” A Chinese company, Advance Admire Anesu Building Suppli…