BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has expressed concern over the increase in the destruction of local water catchment areas by illegal miners, saying it is worsening the water supply crisis in the city.
Coltart yesterday said illegal mining demanded immediate attention and collective action to prevent a catastrophe for Bulawayo, its residents and business.
“The water situation in the city is exacerbated by the devastation caused by gold panners upstream of Umzingwane…”