Environment activists have urged Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to create more awareness on dangers of illegal sand mining, highlighting that there are increased cases of illegal sandy mining in the cities across the country as people have insufficient information about the dangers of such practice.
Government of Malawi – through its Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) – on Wednesday ordered closure of business at Mount Meru Millers in Lilongwe over noncompliance with environmental regulations.