VOICED: The granite quarries of Zimbabwe

The video discusses the Zimbabwean black granite industry, highlighting its economic significance and the employment it provides. Despite the wealth generated, local communities remain impoverished as profits are directed away from them. The mining company claims to support local projects, but evidence suggests insufficient investment in community development.

What are the economic benefits of the quarrying industry for the local community?

How does the income from granite sales affect the local villages?

What are some of the claims made by the mining company regarding its contributions to the community?

Describe the condition of the classrooms built for local children as mentioned in the text.

What is the overall sentiment about the distribution of wealth generated from the granite mining?