MPs see acid mine drainage in river

MPs on the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment witnessed large volumes of acid mine drainage flowing into the Deka River during a tour of pollution hotspots in Hwange, as part of the committee's oversight mandate, and noted that the pollution is a result of mining activities in the area. The visit aimed to verify reports from mining companies. The committee had received presentations about pollution before the tour, and the sighting confirms the severity of environmental damage. The committee has called for immediate action to address the pollution. The pollution threatens water quality and ecosystems and demands urgent regulatory enforcement. The committee has promised to report its findings to Parliament.