Ngabwe Residents Advised to Avoid River Fish

By Mwila Nsofu

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 the contamination of the Kafue river on the Copperbelt with acid has reached the area, resulting in the death of aquatic life, including fish and crocodiles.

Mr. HABUKALI told ZNBC News today that relevant authorities are actively assessing the extent of contamination and working to contain the situation.

He has also urged the public to refrain from fishing or consuming any aquatic life from the affected areas.

Mr. HABUKALI has also called on the public to avoid using water from the river for domestic purposes until further notice.

Mines Minister PAUL KABUSWE has accused Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited of negligence after the collapse of its Dam led to acid contamination of the Mwambashi and Kafue rivers, affecting communities and farmers in Chambishi.