Nigeria - Illegal Oil Refineries Thriving Despite Government Crackdown DeutscheWelle: Nigeria
"I want to give my family the best I can afford. We cannot just stay and survive. We really want to live," Tam G said."This business really pays us; the income is good. We're not just talking of the owners of the product, we're talking of even the workers, they get good pay," he told DW.
However, one year without a source of income, the pressure of caring for his pregnant wife and baby forced him to find a way out of poverty.He called a friend who was already doing the business to train him for two months before starting his 'venture.' He now has seven other staff working with him.His family lives four hours away, in the state capital.
Gbaranbiri proceeded to show us a picture illustrating how water bodies get polluted by oil."This is caused by oil spills and once the crude gets into the water body, this is the resultant position, fish die." Commissioner Gbaranbiri explained as he pointed to a picture of dead fish.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sasol restarts refinery after outage – ramps up productionSasol, South Africa’s biggest fuel producer, restarted the Natref refinery it owns with TotalEnergies SE after delayed oil deliveries last month resulted in a shutdown.
Read more »
Crime in SA | Authorities crack down on zama zamasGauteng police are continuing their crackdown on zama zamas. A number of communities have cried out for protection against these illegal miners.
Read more »
46 suspects arrested on West Rand in crackdown on illegal miningPolice have arrested 46 suspects in their quest to crackdown on illegal mining operations on the West Rand.
Read more »
POLL | Will military and security intervention solve zama-zama 'crisis' in Krugersdorp?The community complained about illegal miners for several months and their calls were amplified by South Africans calling for the government and the military to intervene.
Read more »
Malawi Government Demands U.S.$309.6 Billion From Us Company for Illegal MiningUnder instructions from the Minister of Finance, Malawi's Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda has written Columbia Gem House of Vancouver, USA demanding US$309.6 billion as claim for unpaid tax revenue in respect of ruby and sapphire minerals extracted from Chimwadzulu Mine in Ntcheu District by the US company's subsidiary, Nyala Mines Limited.
Read more »
Kenyan Ministers Say Government Not Banning FacebookKenyan ministers said the government has no intention of banning Facebook despite a watchdog last week accusing the social media platform of failing to stop hate speech ahead of Aug. 9 elections.
Read more »