Source : Zimbabwe Council of Churches
Have you been wondering why Cabinet recently banned riverbed mining with immediate effect in Zimbabwe? Follow this thread on the discussions here at #ZAMI2024 to find out:
A thread:
1.The disposal of chemicals like cyanide and mercury was having adverse effects on livestock and communities relying on water bodies, thus motivating the Ministry of Agriculture to ban riverbed mining
2.Riverbed mining was leading to rampant disputes between farmers and miners on rivers such as Umzingwane Rivers and many others in Mashonaland provinces.
3.Reports and mining audits had shown that riverbed mining was leading to environmental degradation and water pollution thus affecting acquaculture.
4.Section 73 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides for citizens’ environmental rights and banning riverbed mining was in line with protecting the rights of indigenous communities in the mining hotspots.
5.Mr. Manganda noted that one of the important factors leading to the government's decision to ban riverbed mining was the constructive feedback and concerns raised by various civic groups and community members. Their voices played a vital role in addressing this environmental issue.
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