DODOMA, July 16 -- GRAVEL miners in Zuzu Ward have appealed to the government to expedite their relocation to an alternative mining site after the closure of their long-standing quarry left many families without their primary source of income.

The miners said suspension of operations at the quarry had plunged many households into financial hardship, with elderly people and youth who depended on daily earnings struggling to meet basic needs.

The concerns were raised during a public meeting by Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule on Monday during her visit to Zuzu Ward to listen to citizens grievances where she was accompanied with technical experts from various government institutions.

Responding to the complaints, Ms Senyamu...