Zimbabwe’s Senate orders the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to stop illegal mining at Christmas Pass in Mutare and Marlborough in Harare. The instruction is issued by Senate Deputy President Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Michael R. Nyambuya during the Senate Question and Answer session on Thursday. The move follows concerns raised about risks to public safety and environmental damage associated with the illegal operations in the two areas. Both outlets report that the order is directed as an immediate halt, reflecting the Senate’s position that the activities are causing harm and require urgent government intervention. The reports describe the directive as a response to ongoing concerns about how illicit mining is being carried out and its effects on surrounding communities and the environment. The sources agree on the location details, the authority issuing the order, the setting in which it is delivered, and the stated reasons, particularly public safety and environmental degradation.