Govt to shut down all unsafe mines
President Mnangagwa has instructed the Mines Ministry and security arms of the state to shut down all unsafe mining operations that endanger lives.
This was revealed by the Presidental spokesperson Mr. George Charamba through his Twitter account. Said Charamba,
“Reacting to repeated tragedies in the informal mining sector, the President revealed that he has directed the Mines Ministry and Security Arms of State to move in and close all operations which endanger life. While this might not be sweet news to makorokoza, or informal miners, the President maintained life was more precious than livelihoods wrung from dangerous practices.”
“The government owns 65% of the mine which had to be resuscitated after security reports indicated the suffering of workers who had been laid off. Mzi Khumalo who had taken over the mine lacked capital, resulting in many litigations,” he continued.
Shamva is set to contribute about 13% of the targeted US $12bn set for the mining sector.
…is set to rise spectacularly. Reacting to repeated tragedies in the informal mining sector, the President revealed that he has directed the Mines Ministry and Security Arms of State to move in and close all operations which endanger life. While this might not be sweet news to
— Jamwanda (@Jamwanda2) December 18, 2020
