This article was originally published in the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Review and Research Studies (IJMRRS) in 2024. It examines internal displacement in Hwange, Zimbabwe, as a result of mining activities and evaluates the state’s compliance with the Kampala Convention. Key issues include environmental degradation, corruption, and the failure to provide adequate protection and services for displaced communities.This version has been republished on Zenodo for academic indexing and public access under fair use and author-retained rights.