THE Zimbabwe Artisanal Miners Association (ZAMA) in collaboration with Matobo Rural District Council (MRDC) have launched a monthly clean-up campaign in the build-up to Independence Day celebrations scheduled for Maphisa in Matabeleland South province next year.
This comes following government’s move to choose the province as the host for 2026 the Independence Day celebrations.
In an interview with Southern Eye, Zama Matobo district chairman Ndodana Moyo said the clean-up exercise started yesterday and will run until April 2026.
“Our goal is to ensure that Maphisa is clean and presentable on this important national day,” he said.
“We are calling on all stakeholders, government departments, organisations, businesses, churches, schools and residents to join us in this important initiative.”
He emphasised that the move will help promote community pride, public health and align with the national vision for a cleaner Zimbabwe.
Moyo said they were happy to be honoured to be the host province, noting that Maphisa is a mining town, hence they have taken up the initiative to clean the area.
“We have asked for donations from miners such as bins and water for drinking during the exercise.
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“Maphisa is a mining town and there are a lot of squatter camps near the town for the miners along the road.
“We will engage all responsible authorities for possible action.”
He revealed that he had engaged with the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) so that they will educate the residents about waste management.
“Residents need to be taught that plastics can be recycled,” Moyo said.
“They should not throw away their empty plastic bottles, but instead, they can use them again to create wealth.”
Matobo RDC public representative, councillor Roseburth Siziba paid tribute to all three wards that participated during the clean-up exercise.
She advised the residents to up their game so that they can meet their target.
“The clean-up is now a national requirement based on a statutory instrument gazetted by the government.
“Let us make it our routine exercise. Those who go to church know that cleanliness is next to Godliness.”
