GOVERNMENT is considering implementing the computerised mining cadastre in order to end conflicts between small and large-scale miners over boundaries amid appreciation by the mine workers union.
Speaking in Parliament last week, Mines and Mining Development deputy minister Polite Kambamura said the implementation of the computerised cadastre would help in avoiding the issue of allocating more than one person the same piece of land.
“Computerised mining cadastre will solve the current problems that are being faced, whereby maps can get lost, torn or tampered with. With the computerised system, it will be clear whether the land being applied for is open for pegging and prospecting,” he said.
Kambamura said the system would automatically reject applications for registration of land which is under someone’s name.
In an interview, Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union general-secretary Justice Chinhema applauded the proposal to implement the system, adding that it would eliminate conflicts among miners due to boundary issues.
“A computerised cadastre promotes transparency, making it easier to track and verify mining claims, reducing the opportunities of corruption. As with clear digital records, disputes can be resolved more efficiently, reducing the need for lengthy and costly battles,” he said.
Chinhema said the implementation of the system would increase investor confidence as it would be transparent, hence promoting economic growth and development.
“A computerised cadastre would enable the authorities to monitor and enforce compliance with mining regulations more effectively,” he said.
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He said a digital cadastre would provide an accurate and transparent record for mining boundaries, reducing confusion and the issue overlapping.
Added Chinhema: “By introducing a computerised mining cadastre, Zimbabwe can reduce disputes, promote transparency and create a more conducive environment for mining investment growth.”
