HARARE, Zimbabwe (News of The South)– In a seismic pronouncement that could reshape Zimbabwe’s mining landscape, King Munhumutapa has declared that no investor will be permitted to conduct mining activities in the country without his personal approval. The King’s declaration, made in light of rampant illegal mining and disturbing reports of Chinese miners desecrating graves, signals a bold assertion of traditional authority over national resources and heritage.
Speaking with resolute conviction, King Munhumutapa stated, “Abaiwa achabuda muground. I am now in action mode and I have to do my job as King Munhumutapa. People cannot continue fighting, fighting must end its time to work and implement my policies and strategies. Zimbabweans have been crying for too long. I am now doing my work without fear of anyone or favour. Ndave kushanda.”
The declaration, which is reportedly being served to the Ministries of Mines, Home Affairs, and National Museums and Monuments, mandates that all prospective mining investors must first seek an audience with the King and obtain his explicit permission before commencing any operations. This move aims to halt illegal mining activities and safeguard ancestral lands and cultural sites.
“No one should enter heritage sites as well as sacred areas and do what they want, we dont do that in Zimbabwe” said King Munhumutapa
A significant point of contention for King Munhumutapa is the alleged desecration of graves by Chinese mining entities. “No one would ever be disrespectful and go and dig up graves in Chinese way do these Chinese think they can do this in our country, on our land. They will be kicked out of Zimbabwe this has got to stop today. All Chinese breaking the law and disrespectful to Zimbabweans have to stop,” he asserted, his voice unwavering.
The King emphasized the finality and authority of his pronouncements, stating, “Government yacht ndini when I speak it means the government has spoken don’t expect anyone else to speak after I have spoken. When I speak whatever I say has to be actioned.”
This declaration comes amidst ongoing concerns about the role of traditional leaders in resource governance and the impact of mining on local communities and the environment. While the precise legal implications of King Munhumutapa’s declaration in the contemporary Zimbabwean legal framework remain to be fully explored, his assertive stance highlights a growing demand for greater accountability and respect for traditional customs and heritage in the country’s resource sector. King Munhumutapa will soon be visiting these ateas.
The coming days are expected to see the reaction of the Zimbabwean government and the mining industry to this unprecedented declaration from King Munhumutapa.
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