Man Caught In The Act Digging Gold In Marlborough Says I’m Only Looking for Water
A Harare man was discovered digging what appears to be a gold mining shaft on a residential property in Marlborough, a suburb of the capital. The revelation came after former Harare City Deputy Mayor Kudzai Kadzombe received a tip-off about illegal mining activities taking place in the area.
Kadzombe, who shared the incident on social media, expressed disbelief upon arriving at the site, where she found workers actively digging deep into the ground. According to her report, when questioned about their activities, the workers claimed they were simply digging a well. However, the depth and nature of the excavation immediately raised suspicions, leading Kadzombe to report the matter to the Environmental Management Agency (EMA).
“I was shocked to receive a report about gold mining happening in one of the residential properties in Marlborough,” Kadzombe wrote. “I went on site and ‘lo & behold’ the workers were busy at work saying they were digging a well. I personally didn’t believe it and reported them to EMA.”
Images shared by Kadzombe showed a deep, narrow pit with a ladder leading into the depths, resembling more of a gold mining shaft than a traditional well. The discovery of the illicit activity has ignited concern among residents, as illegal gold mining in residential areas poses serious environmental and safety risks.
This incident also highlights a growing trend of illegal mining in urban areas, where desperate individuals or organized groups exploit gold deposits beneath homes and properties, often under the guise of legitimate operations. If found guilty, the individuals involved could face significant legal consequences, as mining without proper permits is illegal in Zimbabwe.
The Environmental Management Agency has been notified and is expected to take swift action. As authorities investigate the matter, the residents of Marlborough are left wondering just how far this dangerous practice has spread in their community.
Further developments are expected as the story unfolds.