Online Reporter
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Check Point
HIGHLANDERS Football Club have lost their Inyathi gold mine after failing to make any meaningful development to the project they were granted in 2020.
Confirming the development on Saturday, Mines and Mining Development Ministry Permanent Secretary Mr Pfungwa Kunaka said special grants have a two year renewable cycle, but the Bulawayo giants did not apply for renewal.
“Our Matabeleland North provincial office has confirmed that the Special Grant expired, and the ground was subsequently applied for by a different applicant. The original holder did not apply for renewal. Special Grants have two year renewable cycles.l,” said Mr Kunaka.
President Mnangagwa awarded Highlanders the claim in 2020 as part of empowering the club to expand its revenue generation streams.
The major mine breakthrough came at a time when Highlanders were celebrating 95 years of existence, and it was a perfect present from the Head of State and Government.
Colletta Dube