Government has expressed concern over the illegal gold mining activities taking place in Mungwi District.
Mungwi District Commissioner, Muma Musonda, says the government is losing a lot of revenue through such illegal mining activities.
Speaking in an interview with media in Mungwi today, Mr. Musonda called on local people to formalize their mining operations so that they can engage in mining freely and legally.
He noted that formalization will help the country generate the much-needed tax revenue.
The District Commissioner also expressed concern about the safety of people involved in illegal mining activities, emphasizing that the President and his administration are committed to promoting the safety and well-being of citizens.
Mr. Musonda further stated that Mungwi has gold and other mineral deposits in the Nseluka and Chitila areas which, if properly harnessed, can significantly contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
