Ngabwe Town Council Public Relations Officer, Christopher Habukali, has advised the public to avoid consuming fish or water-related products from the Kafue River, particularly in and around Machiya Chiefdom.
This follows reports that acid contamination from the Copperbelt has reached the area, resulting in the death of aquatic life, including fish and crocodiles.
Speaking to ZNBC News today, Mr. Habukali stated that relevant authorities are actively assessing the extent of the contamination and working to contain the situation. He urged residents to refrain from fishing or consuming any aquatic life from the affected areas to avoid potential health risks.
Furthermore, Mr. Habukali has warned the public against using water from the river for domestic purposes until further notice, emphasizing the need for caution amid ongoing investigations.
Meanwhile, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe has accused Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited of negligence following the collapse of its dam, which led to acid contamination of the Mwambashi and Kafue rivers. The contamination has affected communities and farmers in Chambishi, raising concerns over water safety and environmental impact.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and further updates are expected as investigations progress
Do they honsetly think people are going to listen ?
Even in town councils, one has to have a right name with HH, like this Habukala.
Nabalya ku dala
This shows our weak system to check how
Companies are not adhering to regulations
And contaminating our rivers.People are bound to get health problems because of this.
This Paul Kabuswe is playing to the gallery and needs to go !!!
Sino needs to be brought to book once investigations are comprehensively done and completed
What right does he have to say Negligence !!! when no meaningful verdict has issued by professionals
JUST AN ELECTION PLOY
This sort of immature statements will lead to a bye bye ticket
Zambians eat contaminated foods all the time from street vendors thus our never ending love affair with frequent cholera outbreaks. Dow we ever listen?