2017 Mine Entra kicks-off -Live update

Published: 19 July 2017

11:29: We advocate for a women's bank with no stringent conditions- Damasane. She ends her speech.

11:28: Damasane calls for a 50-50 representation in boards and institutions to ensure equal opportunities

11:22: “Let's put something in place to avoid women abuse in such places," says Damasane

11:21: Damasane says women are the most vulnerable group at illegal mining camps as they end up being abused.

11:17: Only 15 % of women make up the artisanal miners. Let's relax red tape for women to be part of the mining sector, says Damasane

11:16: She says this is a capital intensive field and women remain disadvantaged

11:13: Damasane urges women to be brave enough to face this men-dominated field – mining.

11:11: Let's open opportunities for women. Let's share information as women for us to develop, says Damasane

10:54: Guest of honour Deputy Minister of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development Abigail Damasane takes to the podium.

10:38 Charles Tahwa Principal Director Ministry of Mines takes to the podium and addresses the gathering

10:36: Let's have a culture of reading to improve ourselves, says Mrs Munzverengi as she leaves podium

10:32: Mrs Munzverengi says big mines must watch out." We are taking over gold supplies, " she says.

10:32: Women urged to take up the US$40 million loan facility for small scale gold

1031: Mrs Munzverengi says women should also go into chrome mining.

1030: One million hectares now released for mining purposes. Allow women to register, says Munzverengi

1029: Let's formalise our miners in reserves, says Mrs Munzverengi

1025: Zim Miners Federation President Apolonia Mrs Munzverengi now on stage

1022: Let's not use our sexuality to get favours, says Mrs Nerwande

1022: Let's embrace technology for us to grow- Mrs Nerwande.

1021: Mrs Elizabeth Nerwande Chamber of Mines 1st VP says let's embrace mentorship for us to grow.

1018: Ms Ncube says women have the capacity to take leadership positions. Let's support each other as women, she says

1017: Let's not have pull her down syndrome as women, says Ms Ruth Ncube ZITF company chairman.

Zimbabwe's premier mining exhibition, Mine Entra, has begun in Bulawayo. It began with a Women in Mining Breakfast Meeting today. The Guest of Honour is the Deputy Minister of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development Abigail Damasane. We give you live updates from ZITF.
- zbc

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