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Dalny Mine 2 Primary School At Risk Of Collapse Due To Illegal Mining

1 month agoWed, 11 Dec 2024 13:18:05 GMT
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Dalny Mine 2 Primary School At Risk Of Collapse Due To Illegal Mining

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has warned that Dalny Mine 2 Primary School in Sanyati District, Mashonaland West Province, is at risk of collapsing due to tunnels being dug by artisanal miners beneath the school infrastructure.

In a statement, ARTUZ warned that unless authorities intervene urgently, the fate of Dalny Mine 2 Primary School could mirror that of Globe and Phoenix Primary School in Kwekwe District, Midlands Province. ARTUZ said:

Illegal artisanal mining is leaving a trail of ecological and infrastructure destruction in the said community. We are worried that when schools open in January 2025, Dalny Primary will be no more.

Dalny 2 Primary has an enrollment of over 600 learners attended to by 22 Patriotic Teachers. If Dalny Primary School collapses when schools are open these lives can potentially be lost.

The closest school to Dalny Primary is Dalny 1 Primary which already accommodates 1,500 learners.

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There is no room for the 600 learners from Dalny 2. If Dalny Mine 2 Primary School is allowed to collapse 600 learners will be out of school.

The union said Zimbabwe already has a shortage of over 3000 schools, we cannot afford to lose a great school like Dalny Primary.

In 2023, Dalny 2 Primary School had a Grade 7 pass rate of 26.8%, which marginally improved to 26.9% in 2024 despite challenges in the education sector.

ARTUZ has appealed to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, the Public Service Commission (PSC), the Environmental Management Agency, and other stakeholders to take action to save the school from potential collapse.

On March 16, 2023, a classroom block at Globe and Phoenix Primary School collapsed into an illegal mine shaft due to uncontrolled underground mining activities, injuring at least 14 pupils but fortunately resulting in no fatalities.

Since the collapse, the school has been declared too risky for lessons to continue, and students have been learning in makeshift tents at a nearby school.

The government has identified a new site for the school, but construction progress has been delayed due to the need for a geological survey to evaluate the impact of mining on the site.

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8 Comments

The Beast · 3 weeks ago
Grace akambozvitaura kuti Dambudziko wamurikuda uyu mukorokoza mukazviramba
konos · 1 month ago
kkkkk vakuto koshesa makorokoza, hanzi we want to move the school
chevecheve · 1 month ago
This is a disturbing and alarming situation. The fact that artisanal miners are digging tunnels beneath the school infrastructure, putting the lives of over 600 learners and 22 teachers at risk, is unacceptable. The government and relevant authorities must take immediate action to address this issue and prevent a potential disaster. The comparison to the Globe and Phoenix Primary School incident, where a classroom block collapsed into an illegal mine shaft, is a stark reminder of the dangers of uncontrolled mining activities. It's fortunate that there were no fatalities in that incident, but the fact that the school has been declared too risky for lessons to continue is a clear indication of the severity of the problem. The ARTUZ's appeal to the authorities to take action is urgent and justified. The government must prioritize the safety and education of these learners and take immediate steps to: 1. Stop the artisanal mining activities in the area. 2. Conduct a geological survey to assess the impact of mining on the school site. 3. Provide a safe and alternative learning environment for the learners. 4. Ensure that the construction of a new school, if necessary, is expedited. The fact that Zimbabwe already has a shortage of over 3000 schools makes it even more critical that Dalny Mine 2 Primary School is saved. The government must act now to prevent a potential tragedy and ensure that these learners receive the education they deserve.
Detective P. Pokemon · 1 month ago
Mugabe waigara achiita operation chikorokoza ngachipere but pakazouya 2nd republic ikati haasi makorokoza ma Artisanal miners vakungoita zvavada chero police yakungotarisawo vachiita zvavanoda
007 · 1 month ago
Scotland fc needs money kuzoona panopera league tikasacheraa topinda busy
शस्त्रागार पीड़ित होगा · 1 month ago
as long the gold ending up in the hands of the 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 forget about action being taken
@🅼🅰🅽 🆃🅾 🅼🅰🅽 · 1 month ago
babhiron the that was destroyed by God is in which country: answer , Iraq

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