THE government’s decision to take measures against destructive mining practices in environmentally sensitive areas, such as Boterekwa in the Midlands and Christmas Pass in Manicaland, is long overdue and deserves widespread support. For years, Zimbabwe has witnessed the devastating effects of poorly regulated mining activities. While mining remains one of the country’s most important economic…

A section of the Boterekwa Road that caved in after illegal gold panners in the area dug a tunnel underneath
