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THE Senate has raised concern over the rising number of deaths linked to illegal mining activities across Zimbabwe, questioning the effectiveness of government inspection and enforcement of mining laws.

The issue came up during a Senate sitting after Senator Maggie Chakabuda asked the Mines and Mining Development minister what measures were being taken to curb fatal accidents involving artisanal and illegal miners.

Responding, Mines and Mining Development deputy minister responsible for.

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