‘They Just Take, They Don’t Give Back’: Chinese Mining Fuels Anger in Gwanda
Chinese mining companies take water, sand, and minerals but give nothing back. Locals are left with dry rivers, dead fish, and growing anger.
LYNNIA NGWENYAArchives: Stories
The River No One Drinks From Anymore
Once a lifeline for villages in Hwange, the Deka River is now choked by pollution and neglect. As Chinese mining operations expand, residents are left with poisoned water, shattered schools, and broken promises.
Fairness MoyanaVillagers Fight for Clean Air
Dust clouds choke villages, water sources are polluted, and illnesses are rising. As Chinese lithium mining booms, communities are left struggling for breath.
Lynnia NgwenyaBlood, Sweat and Coal
Dangerous fumes, meager wages, and zero accountability—while Chinese mining companies thrive in Hwange, local workers pay the ultimate price. Injuries go unpaid, safety is ignored, and complaints are silenced.
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