*boys-dzamadara-betterbrands-partnership-prioritizes-health-safety-in-penhalonga-mining-operation* *©️ Manicaland National LIVE NEWS updates* | Mon May 19, 2025 by _Maxwell _*Kalithengiswailizwe*_Haitengeswinyika Teedzai_ *Boys dzaMdara puts house in order—temporarily halts operations to set up healthcare facilities in Penhalonga* *PENHALONGA*—For the first time in the history of artisanal mining, the Boys dzaMdara Manicaland chapter, which has partnered with Hon Scott Sakupwanya’s BetterBrands, has temporarily halted mining operations at its mining site in order to establish provisional healthcare facilities at the Rezende Shaft in the Redwing-Penhalonga mining concession. The move aims to prevent potential disease outbreaks and ensure a safe working environment for miners. The initiative follows a mining agreement between the Ruling Revolutionary ZANU PF Affiliate and BetterBrands, designed to mobilize resources to defend, popularize, and preserve the legacy of His Excellency President Dr ED Mnangagwa beyond 2030. Boys dzaMdara Manicaland Provincial Chair, Mr Trymore ‘Chimbongora’ Bhobho, emphasized the importance of healthcare in mining operations. “Healthcare is our topmost priority. We have a health department here to ensure our community at Rezende Shaft, allocated by the President through BetterBrands, leads by example. Nyika inovakwa (nesu) nevene vayo, and having toilets here shows our resolve to uphold President Mnangagwa’s Vision,” he said. Mining operations were temporarily suspended for the past three days and expected to resume today, as Boys dzaMdara sought to at least meet minimum health, safety and environmental standard requirements. Boys dzaMdara Chief of Security, Mr Anywell ‘Master Mutinhima,’ stated that a 300-meter perimeter fence donated by popular Penhalonga successful artisanal miner known as Mr Rambo was erected to enhance accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency. “This ensures our mining activities feed into Fidelity Printers, with an agreed percentage of gold going to BetterBrands,” he added. Secretary-General of Boys dzaMdara Manicaland Mr John Kanyikwanaka confirmed the completion of six functional latrines, while ongoing repegging of mining sites ensures proper shaft spacing to minimize accidents. “We temporarily halted operations to prioritize community safety first,” said Mr John Kanyikwanaka. Legal Chair Mr Chikomborero Jasiele stressed the need for orderly mining practices, stating that as ambassadors of the Great Republic of Zimbabwe, Boys dzaMdara must set an exemplary standard. Vice Chair Mr Vernice Dhliwayo reinforced disciplinary measures, warning against alcohol and substance or drug abuse, which could lead to Boys dzaMdara terminating mining rights for unruly elements within its mining area. Provincial Chair Mr Bhobho went further to thank BetterBrands, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in the OPC — Office of the President and Cabinet and Mutasa South Member of Parliament Hon Advocate Misheck ‘Pakuru’ Mugadza, and ZANU PF Provincial Chair Cde Tawanda ‘Gomoguru’ Mukodza for their unequivocal support in preserving President Mnangagwa’s legacy in the Eastern Region of the country. The mining rights were secured by Boys dzaMdara National Chair Mr Hopewell Chako, alongside a high-profile National Executive Committee comprising Mr Edward Maenda the Secretary/General, Mr Alexander ‘Scorpion’ Muzanenhamo the First National Executive Member, Mr Gladman Dhliwayo a patron and several other senior officials. The group will hold its annual National Conference on 30-31 May 2025 at Village Inn Hotel in Nyanga (is Supa) South Constituency, which will be the host venue under Politburo Member Hon Supa Collins Mandiwanzira. Key attendees include will include Hon Advocate Mugadza, Cde Mukodza and Hon Scott Sakupwanya, whose BetterBrands Group of Companies continues to spearhead nationwide initiatives that buttres sustainable development in mining, construction, and energy under President Mnangagwa’s Devolution Agenda of leaving no one and no place behind in driving the Second Republic’s NDS1 — National Development Strategy which seeks to migrate each and every Zimbabwean into the UMIS — Upper-Middle-Income-Status bracket by 2030. 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