Questionable mining activities are booming in Chingola’s residential areas, raising significant concerns among residents and local authorities alike. Community members have reported the mushrooming of these questionable mining operations, warning of escalating pollution and negative impacts on local economies. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Zambian Business Times (ZBT), newly elected Chingola District Mayor Nelius Mumba acknowledged the growing number of complaints reaching his office. “I can equally confirm that complaints are coming through my office, a number of them. In some areas, I can even notice them myself,” Mayor Mumba stated. He described the situation as a major...
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