ZAF intensifies efforts to treat Kafue River contamination

By Mwila Nsofu

The Zambia Air Force -ZAF- has intensified its disaster response operations on the Kafue River, as part of efforts to contain and treat water contamination.

Working in partnership with the Ministry of Green Economy, ZAF has deployed its helicopters to spray lime over the affected stretch of the river.

This treatment is aimed at neutralizing the harmful effects of acid effluent that was discharged into the waterway.

ZAF Director Public Relations and Foreign Liaison, Colonel MUTALE KASOMA says today is the third day of continuous operations, with crews working to reduce the impact of the pollution and restore the river’s ecosystem.

Colonel KASOMA told ZNBC News that the Operation areas are Ngabwe and along the river between Mushingashi and North of Kayindu.

(Image credit ZAF)