Bulawayo Council Confronts Illegal Mining

The Bulawayo City Council directed Mayor David Coltart to engage President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This directive addresses destructive illegal Chinese gold mining operations in the region. These mining operations damage the city’s vital water sources. Illegal mining causes crippling water shedding across the metropolitan area, impacting public health and daily life. The council emphasizes urgent presidential intervention. This issue raises concerns about environmental protection and resource management. Mayor Coltart was instructed to "engage Mnangagwa as soon as possible." This action underscores the problem's severity and perceived lack of local enforcement. Illegal Chinese gold miners destroy Bulawayo’s water sources.