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The name Mashava came from the local "Karanga" term - "Makomo Mashava" meaning the "red mountains". However, the most popular and widely used derivation today is "mavhu mashava", which means "red soil" - most people who live in surrounding villages and districts still call it by this long phrase even today.
Latest rumour has it that the grandchildren of Turner and Newell intend to acquire the mines and resume full production. Chimuroyi Chehama sources, Leeds (UK) based have said negotiations are currently underway.
The situation today is that Shabanie and Mashaba Mines have stopped operating, though the government appointed administarator is still at work. Chakachaya, kaput
