Heritage Versus Development:A Case Study of Jumbo Ancient Mine in Mazowe

Author

Mawango, Zvikomborero

Title

Heritage Versus Development:A Case Study of Jumbo Ancient Mine in Mazowe

Abstract

The aim of the study was to examine the views of the community surrounding Jumbo mine in line
with development and heritage issue in the area. The objectives guiding the study includes to
investigate how communities living around the site benefit from the use of the site as well as
identifying threats that affect the heritage site. Also, to assess the extent to which National
Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe, are able to protect the archaeological sites from negative
exploitation and to examine the ways that can be used to protect the local heritage sites in line with
sustainable development. The study was influenced by the sustainability theory. Qualitative
research approach was used with 12 participants. The findings of the study established that the
Jumbo ancient mine benefits the communities through employment creation, circulation of local
currencies as well as standing as a cultural significance of the people. Threats such as land
degradation, corruption, lack of proper management as well as compromise of security by artisanal
miners were noted as major issues compromising the sustainability of the site. The NMMZ played
a major role in working collaboratively with police and government but to no avail. Measures
suggested include providing more security forcescommunity engagement and education programs
creation and enforcement of policies for regulation. Therefore, the study recommended that the
government must draft policies that preserve the heritage sites as well as revising the existing
policies and communities educating the younger generations so that they can also learn to
appreciate and value of the site. Lastly greater outreach and education efforts are needed to increase
community involvement and awareness

Date

2023

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Heritage

Development

Supervisor

N/A