By Ian Chauke and Tanaka Togara
Beneath Zimbabwe’s soil, rich and deep,
Lies treasure vast, our heritage to keep.
As miners, we hold the earth in our hands,
To shape the future of our beloved lands.
The Sustainable Development Goals are our guide,
A path to progress with pride by our side.
From the Matobo Hills to the Great Dyke’s vein,
Let’s ensure our mining does no harm, no pain.
Respect the boundaries of earth and air,
Preserve the Zambezi’s waters, show we care.
It’s our duty, our mission, our noble plight,
To leave the land healthy, shining, and bright.
Degraded lands, a haunting tale,
A reminder of futures we must not derail.
Automation, technology, the Fourth Industrial Wave,
Can transform mining, the environment we save.
Stand with agencies, their visions align,
ZELA, EMA, and Zimbabwe’s future we envision
Be a steward of nature, a guardian true,
For the air we breathe, and Zimbabwe’s skies of blue.
Uphold the standards, ISO in sight,
Mining with ethics, doing what’s right.
Protect your name, your corporate flame,
Like Zimplats, uphold your reputation’s fame.
To my fellow miners, heed this plea,
Your work defines our destiny.
Sustain, digitalize, let excellence rise,
And Zimbabwe’s mining will touch the skies.
