The Muchesu project, formerly Lubu, stands as a notable initiative under the Second Republic.
In an interview with this publication, Project Manager, Tendai Moyo said, “the area, spanning 19,236 hectares in the mining-rich Hwange-Binga region, holds an estimated 2.6 billion tonnes of coking and thermal coal."
Mr Moyo added that the project was not just about the wealth beneath the ground but that it is also a catalyst for community growth.
"We're creating jobs and investing in vital sectors like education and healthcare. It's helping to transform lives here and this aligns with the Second Republic's vision for a more robust economy by 2030,” said Moyo.
Miner Tawanda Banda said that the project not only aligns with the Second Republic’s vision for a more robust economy by 2030 but also resonates with the mantra, living ‘no one and no place behind.’
“The Second Republic’s mantra, living no one and no place behind is embodied by the Muchesu project, I am seeing this firsthand.
“The project is not just benefitting me as a miner but it is also impacting positively our community and the nation as a whole,” Mr Banda said.
Blessing Chitambira, who is also a project manager said that coal is vital to the Government's goal to boost mining earnings to US$12 billion by 2030.
“The success of the Muchesu project is a cornerstone of the Government’s plan to boost mining earnings to US$12 billion by year 2030.
“The foresight of the Second Republic in backing the Muchesu project deserves praise. This venture is expected to yield high benefits for locals and the economy. The strategic importance of the Muchesu coal project cannot be overstated," said Chitambira.
The Muchesu coal project shows the country's potential to use its natural resources for steady economic growth with strategic investment and inclusive growth, mining can be a powerful force for the country’s economic development.
