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Zimbabwe: MPs Witness Acid From Mine Flowing Into River During Visit to Pollution Hotspots

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The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate and Wildlife recently conducted an on-site verification tour of pollution hotspots in Hwange, Zimbabwe. During the visit, committee members observed large volumes of acid mine drainage flowing directly into the Deka River.

The inspection was prompted by formal presentations previously made by mining companies operating in the region. The committee's findings highlight ongoing environmental concerns regarding industrial waste management and its impact on local water sources.

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