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News / NationalGovt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradationby Stephen Jakes1 hr ago |19ViewsThe government has acknowledged growing concerns over widespread land degradation caused by illegal mining activities across Zimbabwe, with Citizens Coalition for Change legislator Joanah Mamombe urging the Ministry of Mines to conduct a nationwide environmental audit.Speaking in Parliament, Mamombe cited severe degradation in areas such as Penhalonga, Mazowe, and Bindura, questioning whether the Ministry was tracking the environmental impact of both legal and illegal mining operations.”Some of these miners have environmental impact assessments, but is the Government considering a comprehensive audit of the damage already done?” Mamombe asked.Deputy Minister of Mines Polite Kambamura responded that a previous audit had been conducted using a whole-of-government approach.
He revealed that a new *Responsible Mining Initiative* will be launched before year-end, led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to periodically audit mining operations and enforce compliance.”Those found violating environmental laws – whether locals or foreign investors – will face the full wrath of the law, including cancellation of mining titles,” Kambamura said.He added that the Ministry is considering introducing environmental insurance, requiring all title holders to contribute toward rehabilitation funds in case of default.The initiative aims to curb illegal mining, promote sustainable practices, and hold operators accountable for environmental damage.Source – Byo24NewsMore on:#Zimbabwe_land_degradation_mining,#Zimbabwe_illegal_mining_audit,#Zimbabwe_Joanah_Mamombe_Parliament,#Zimbabwe_Polite_Kambamura_mining_response,#Zimbabwe_responsible_mining_initiative,#Zimbabwe_Penhalonga_Mazowe_Bindura_mining,#Zimbabwe_environmental_insur_ance_mining,#Zimbabwe_mining_title_cancellation,#Zimbabwe_sustainable_mining_policy,#Zimbabwe_mining_sector_reforms_2025Join the discussionLoading comments…Enable JavaScript to view comments.Live UpdatesGet the Daily DigestSubscribeSubscribe to the Daily DigestMust ReadNo to 2030 extension1 hr ago |32 ViewsPolice confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident1 hr ago |56 ViewsZimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity1 hr ago |40 ViewsMP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution1 hr ago |42 ViewsMan dies in bicycle accident6 hrs ago |308 ViewsRelegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training6 hrs ago |201 ViewsPavillon bus involved in a serious accident6 hrs ago |329 ViewsTragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman6 hrs ago |323 ViewsZimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits6 hrs ago |208 ViewsZanu-Pf, Eureka Mine unleash violence on artisinal miners6 hrs ago |217 ViewsChurch Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa’s Social Crises at Landmark Summit6 hrs ago |125 ViewsMinister to Lead Sanitation Awareness Drive in Guruve Amid Open Defecation Concerns*7 hrs ago |97 ViewsBCC launch blitz on traffic laws violator10 hrs ago |243 ViewsGray Hair: Nature’s Warning Signal or Cancer Shield?13 hrs ago |604 Views’Power cut at Parly during SONA was deliberate’15 hrs ago |1714 ViewsMPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy17 hrs ago |0 ViewsZimbabwean agitator deported from Tanzania19 hrs ago |1516 ViewsZimbabwean national arrested in Khayelitsha19 hrs ago |977 ViewsPush for unity among Ndebele Royal claimants19 hrs ago |803 ViewsHerentals to play 3 home games behind closed doors19 hrs ago |0 ViewsZimbabwe to give Zambia more water at Kariba19 hrs ago |495 ViewsZRP disciplines cops over viral video19 hrs ago |1754 ViewsMatobo rocked by corrupt and dubious land grab19 hrs ago |450 ViewsMnangagwa launches AI-powered smart silos in Mutare19 hrs ago |172 ViewsNo justification for bread price increases19 hrs ago |357 ViewsTeen girl raped twice by cousin during babysitting sleepover29 Oct 2025 at 22:32hrs |810 ViewsTeen remanded over blanket, shoe theft29 Oct 2025 at 22:30hrs |318 ViewsBulawayo hits Starlink capacity29 Oct 2025 at 20:53hrs |558 ViewsHerdsman jailed for sleeping with schoolgirl29 Oct 2025 at 20:51hrs |632 ViewsToday’s Most ReadZimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity1 hr ago |40 ViewsNo to 2030 extension1 hr ago |32 ViewsMP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution1 hr ago |42 ViewsPolice confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident1 hr ago |56 ViewsTragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman6 hrs ago |323 Views’Power cut at Parly during SONA was deliberate’15 hrs ago |1714 ViewsGovt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradation1 hr ago |19 ViewsMan dies in bicycle accident6 hrs ago |308 ViewsRelegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training6 hrs ago |201 ViewsZimbabwean agitator deported from Tanzania19 hrs ago |1516 ViewsRead All Our Latest News
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