Tinaani Nyabereka
Mimosa Mining Company has donated over 500 cattle under its livestock revitalisation programme aimed at uplifting communities as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
In his 2022 Midlands Agricultural Show speech last week, Mimosa General manager Stephen Ndiyamba said as a company they had taken the move to invest in projects that impact on the lives of people in surrounding communities.
He further added that the initiative was meant to create a lasting legacy that would outlive mining operations.
“We have so far donated over 400 bulls and 159 heifers since the inception of the programme in 2015. In 2020, we launched the Artificial Insemination programme to complement the breeding bulls programme with the objective of accelerating the herd genetics and so far the programme has had a success rate of 70percent.
“The company has also refurbished dip tank infrastructure in the respective areas to meet the requirements of Veterinary Services Department and Zimbabwe Agricultural Society, who are their partners in the programme.
“As Mimosa we would be participating at the Midlands Agriculture Show with the annual exhibition offering a platform for business and sustainability issues.
“We encourage other stakeholders to partner the Midlands Show Society and avail resources towards improving infrastructure and facilities at the show grounds. The 163 companies that took part at this year’s show reveal a positive signal that the annual event is growing,” he said.
Meanwhile agriculture has remained one of the strategic drivers of the country’s economic growth as it provides employment to around 60 to 70 percent of the population.
More so about 60% of raw materials needed in industry comes from the sector and contributes 17 %of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Mimosa Platinum Mine is a mine located in Zvishavane town, in the Midlands province. The mine is currently venturing into platinum mining.
