Captain Sourness

Above all God.
It is impossible to be Neutral in Zim.
Passionate About Change. I want to experience the New!!
Manchester City
Bulawayo Chiefs

[Captain Sourness @CSourness]

Africa we are own our own. Life hasn't been generous to the African youth. It calls for concern. The future is bleak

[Captain Sourness @CSourness]

@CrimeWatchZW @MinistryofTID @MinistryMines That road is dead

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@innocentmaruza7 @PMalaga2022 Ndakamutorera phone

[Captain Sourness @CSourness]

Did you see the road you traveled, how badly damaged it is? What do you think damaged that road?

[Levison Chambati @ChambatiLevison]

BOTEREKWA CASE: SHOULD WE CHOOSE MOUNTAINS OVER MINING INVESTMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT?

I passed through Boterekwa Road in Shurugwi today on my way to Zvishavane, and, to be honest, I was surprised by the difference between what I witnessed on the ground and the narrative frequently circulated on social media.
There has been considerable noise alleging that Chinese mining companies operating in Boterekwa are destroying mountains, damaging roads and disregarding environmental responsibilities. However, some of these claims appear exaggerated and seem intended to portray Chinese investors as irresponsible partners who have nothing positive to offer Zimbabwe.

What I witnessed tells a different story. There is significant mining activity taking place, creating employment opportunities for hundreds of people from Shurugwi, Zvishavane, Gweru and surrounding communities. These investments are supporting livelihoods, local businesses and economic activity.

The Boterekwa Road is also not in the disastrous condition being portrayed online. While roads require continuous maintenance, we should not exaggerate the situation to advance political narratives.

We must also recognise the economic contribution of these investments through taxes, royalties, foreign currency generation and employment creation. At a time when Zimbabwe is pursuing industrialisation and economic transformation, such contributions matter.

Mining is not new to Zimbabwe. British-owned operations in areas such as Caesar, Sutton and Vanad in Mutorashanga have been extracting minerals for years. Why does mining suddenly become a national scandal when some of the investors involved are Chinese?

Of course, no investor should operate above the law. Every mining company must comply with environmental regulations, operate responsibly and rehabilitate affected areas. Genuine violations must be addressed without fear or favour.

But here is the bigger question: Should we choose mountains over mining investments and employment? Should Zimbabwe leave its mineral wealth buried simply because it lies beneath mountains, while communities remain without employment opportunities?
We need to strike a balance between responsible environmental management and economic development. Our natural resources must contribute to national prosperity while environmental laws are respected.

My visit to Boterekwa reminded me that there is a difference between discussing development from behind a keyboard and actually travelling to the ground to see what is happening.

Let us debate mining investments using facts and evidence, not political narratives designed to undermine investors because of their nationality.

Zimbabwe needs investment, production, employment and economic transformation. We cannot demand development while treating every mining investment as an enemy.

@dereckgoto
@edmnangagwa
@ChineseZimbabwe
@China_Amb_Zim

[Captain Sourness @CSourness]

Ok Zimbabwe closed shops haaa i feel for this Mutare guy who used to collect dem cars at Ok grand challenge.

[PT 👩🏻‍⚕️ @chirembaPT]

Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 is a nonsense country! 🚮honestly!

Any little breathing space we get , someone wakes up and looks for that hole bringing fresh air just to close it 🚮

Haaaa nxaaaa

[Captain Sourness @CSourness]

@DubePH Even these he just paid for them this term what about next term going forward?

[Phillip Dube @DubePH]

"How about those he did not meet? Who pays their fees? How many children must be lucky enough to encounter a minister before they can access education? We need functioning social protection systems, not occasional acts of kindness from politicians. Education is a right, not a lottery."

[Captain Sourness @CSourness]

@nickmangwana And the Chinese who alleged to have killed the artisinal miner hasn't been arrested?

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@shumbakadzi_zim Why not making them online forms

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@GrainfulTrust @PoliceZimbabwe Apa they shot 1 person dead

[𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐙𝐖 @CrimeWatchZW]

WATCH | Local artisanal miners (Makorokoza) this morning burnt down five excavators at Wanderer Mine, Site Number 4, in Shurugwi. The mine is owned by Chengxi Mine, a Chinese mining company.

The incident happened after security guards hired by the Chinese company tried to drive local miners away from its gold claims, sparking violent clashes between the two groups.

Masvingo Mirror also reports that several mine security guards were seriously assaulted during the clashes and have since been admitted to hospital.

[Captain Sourness @CSourness]

@CrimeWatchZW No its yesterday morning and rhe incident happened after a china national shot dead one of yhe korokoza

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@CadreShangrila that guy has stroke he must go and rest

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@mawarirej @ChelseaFC And the younger man was at his best. Liverpool were pressed from the minute he came out

[mawarire mbizvo jealousy @mawarirej]

The way we are churning out these youngsters in the EPL, we will end up supporting dozens of EPL teams.

If Camron Mpofu breaks into the Manchester United senior team, it will be difficult not to support him especially when Man U aren't playing my @ChelseaFC . Yesterday I was supporting @LFC for 59 minutes because of Trey Nyoni. Ko tingadii? We got to support our children.
#BritishBrigade
#GoWarriorsGo

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@zanealb04 Russia and Putin are hording people from Africa so they dont care because they are not their man in battlefields

[Reward Kangai @RewardKangai]

Yesterday, I went to our rural home to see the surveys for siting a borehole for the community. The surveyor selected one of the four surveyed sites with prospects for the highest yield and this morning they started drilling at the selected site near a fig tree and the water output starting at a depth of 28 metres is just amazing!

I thank God for making this possible and I am confident that this will contribute towards positively transforming the lives of these rural folks, especially in light of the forecasted Super El Niño induced drought.

[Captain Sourness @CSourness]

Am beginning to see that this was toxic monetecally.

The TL is quiet really peaceful

[Mugo1986 @Robson87949605]

On behalf of everyone,we miss sir wicknel Chivhayo😭😭😭

[Captain Sourness @CSourness]

@MelGibsonsq Yes