Africa-Press – Zambia. The Royal Establishment of Senior Chief Mweemba in Sinazongwe District has called for peace and unity following the establishment of a new coal mine in the area which will see the exhuming and relocation of about 30 graves.
Senior Chief Mweemba’s representative Benson Siamujansi said the relocation of the graves was not deliberate but meant to facilitate new mining activities by the African Power coal mine located in mulungwa village.
Mr. Siamujansi was speaking in Sinazongwe shortly before the commencement of the exhuming exercise at which affected families were consoled and strengthened about the shifting of the graves of their beloved ones to another area.
He also called on the mining firm to continue maintaining peace and unity with the affected families and rest of his subjects for the purpose of ensuring that the new development of the coal mine and the livelihoods of the host community are not disturbed.
A somber mood characterised the exhuming of the graves as fond memories of their beloved ones was evident on the faces of the affected families who watched as the operation was underway.
And some of them confessed that they had never seen or heard of such an activity in their lives. African Coal Power Coal Mine has since commenced mining operations in Sinazongwe to produce first grade coal.
The Mining Giant is set to expand its operations hence the relocation of the graves to facilitate mining activities in the area. The region is now host to three mining firms operating from Sinazongwe in addition to Maamba collieries and Collum Coal Mine.
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