Greater Harare to prosecute residents for illegal ...

Greater Harare to prosecute residents for illegal dumpsites

Communities in Harare and its three dormitory towns- Chitungwiza, Ruwa and Norton- are responsible for illegal dump sites in their area and risk prosecution in an ongoing blitz on environmental crimes, the Harare provincial office has said.

"We urge all residents to clear illegal dump sites in their areas as they face hefty tickets. This is meant to encourage communities to start protecting and caring about their own environments," Harare Metropolitan provincial secretary Tafadzwa Muguti said in a statement.

Illegal dumping sites have become common as residents resort to getting rid of their rubbish however they can following poor waste management by the local authorities.

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Muguti said the Office of the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Metropolitan Province in conjunction with Environmental Management Agency effected a blitz from Thursday November 10 which will run to next week Tuesday, December 15.

Muguti in his statement said the government has joined hands in an inter-ministerial operation on environmental crimes covering wetlands invasions, air pollution and illegal sand poaching.

Those selling sand and bricks without permits will also be prosecuted, Muguti said.

Institutions, companies, shop owners, vendors, public transporters, passengers, and individuals who violate environmental laws will all be on target, said Muguti.

He added that the operation which is set to run for more than a month will be extended if the situation is not in control.