EMA probes fish deaths in Makonde

SEVERAL fish species have died in the Piriviri River in Kenzamba, Makonde district, following suspected water contamination caused by chemicals allegedly being used by miners upstream in the last few days. 

Environmental Management Agency (EMA) provincial spokesperson Munyaradzi Nhariswa confirmed the incident, but said the situation is not as widespread as portrayed on social media. 

“Our team visited the area yesterday, but the situation is not as bad as being exaggerated on social media,” Nhariswa said. 

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