Fresh scrutiny on Chinese owned Sabi star as water pollution crisis dominates parliamentary hearings
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Zimbabwe’s worsening water pollution crisis has come under renewed scrutiny, with lawmakers hearing evidence on the environmental impact of mining activities as civil society organizations call for urgent reforms to protect the country’s water resources. The renewed focus comes after the Zimbabwe United Residents and Ratepayers Alliance (ZURRA) issued a statement […]
Inside Buhera’s Hidden Cost of Lithium
By Kovedzayi Takawira BUHERA — Sabi Star Mine, operated by Chinese-owned Maxi Mind, is at the centre of environmental havoc in Mukwasi Village, Buhera. The lithium boom, while fuelling Zimbabwe’s economic ambitions, has made life unbearable for villagers by choking the air, blighting crops, and putting lives at risk. Ore-hauling trucks rumble past homes, schools, […]