Powtech Technopharm - Your Destination for Processing Technology - 29 - 25.9.2025 Nuremberg, Germany - Learn More
Powtech Technopharm - Your Destination for Processing Technology - 29 - 25.9.2025 Nuremberg, Germany - Learn More
Global Cement
Online condition monitoring experts for proactive and predictive maintenance - DALOG
  • Home
  • News
  • Conferences
  • Magazine
  • Directory
  • Reports
  • Members
  • Live
  • Login
  • Advertise
  • Knowledge Base
  • Alternative Fuels
  • Privacy & Cookie Policy
  • About
  • Trial subscription
  • Contact
News Villagers oppose Chinese cement plant over alleged illegality

Villagers oppose Chinese cement plant over alleged illegality

Written by Global Cement staff 12 December 2024
  • Print

Zimbabwe: Villagers in Hurungwe District are protesting against a cement and power plant project by WHI-ZIM Construction Material Investments, alleging illegal land seizures, lack of compensation and environmental risks. WHI-ZIM, a joint venture between Lebanmon Investments and West International Holding, has pledged US$1bn for the project in Mashonaland West, promising 5000 jobs and local infrastructure upgrades. However, more than 80 families face displacement without clear relocation or compensation plans, according to Zim Live news. Residents accuse the company of forcibly depositing materials on communal land without legal permits. Chief Chanetsa of Hurungwe endorsed the project on 135 hectares, citing community benefits, including schools, clinics, boreholes and a 45km road.

He said “If there is any field affected within these 135 hectares, we have agreed with the company that it shall fully compensate the affected area.”

Environmentalists and villagers have warned of risks to Magunje Dam, the villagers’ water source located 1.4km from the plant. They allege irregularities in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which mandates compensation and relocation before work begins.

Residents claim WHI-ZIM ignored EIA conditions and began fencing communal land in July 2024.

A community activist said “The corruption here is blatant. People are being forced off their land while officials look the other way.”

Last modified on 18 December 2024
Published in Global Cement News
Tagged under
  • Zimbabwe
  • Labenmon Investments
  • West International Holding
  • Plant
  • Power Plant
  • Dispute
  • crime
  • Corruption
  • GCW690
Flender

Related items

  • Update on South Korea, August 2025
  • Elsawy Ahmed resigns as manager of Twiga Cement’s Wazo Hill plant
  • Dangote Cement to launch Ivory Coast plant in third quarter of 2025
  • Ash Grove and Carbon Upcycling Technologies break ground on carbon capture unit at Mississauga cement plant
  • The man who built Nigeria
back to top
Loesche - Innovative Engineering
PrimeTracker - The first conveyor belt tracking assistant with 360° rotation - ScrapeTec
UNITECR Cancun 2025 - JW Marriott Cancun - October 27 - 30, 2025, Cancun Mexico - Register Now
Acquisition carbon capture Cemex China CO2 concrete coronavirus data decarbonisation Emissions Export Germany Government grinding plant Holcim Import India Investment LafargeHolcim market Mexico Plant Product Production Results Sales Sustainability UK Upgrade US
« August 2025 »
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
        1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31



Sign up for FREE to Global Cement Weekly
Global Cement LinkedIn
Global Cement Facebook
Global Cement X
  • Home
  • News
  • Conferences
  • Magazine
  • Directory
  • Reports
  • Members
  • Live
  • Login
  • Advertise
  • Knowledge Base
  • Alternative Fuels
  • Privacy & Cookie Policy
  • About
  • Trial subscription
  • Contact
  • CemFuels Asia
  • Global CemBoards
  • Global CemCCUS
  • Global CementAI
  • Global CemFuels
  • Global Concrete
  • Global FutureCem
  • Global Gypsum
  • Global GypSupply
  • Global Insulation
  • Global Slag
  • Latest issue
  • Articles
  • Editorial programme
  • Contributors
  • Back issues
  • Subscribe
  • Photography
  • Register for free copies
  • The Last Word
  • Global Gypsum
  • Global Slag
  • Global CemFuels
  • Global Concrete
  • Global Insulation
  • Pro Global Media
  • PRoIDS Online
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • X

© 2025 Pro Global Media Ltd. All rights reserved.