These instruments were used to extract qualitative data. 4.2.3. Individual complainants who were interviewed revealed the following;  The blasting at Murowa Diamond Mine was resulting in cracking of their houses .They pointed out that the blasting usually occurred around 6am and they were affected by the loud noise from the blasting.  Complainants also noted that, as a result of the blasting, clouds of excessive dust engulf and pollute the community which results in them coughing and they feared that in the long run they may be affected by diseases such as tuberculosis.  They further indicated that it would be prudent if Murowa Diamond Mine could relocate them to a more appropriate area which is fit for human habitation and far away from the mine blasts. 4.2.4. Chief Mazvihwa’s Submissions a) The Chief indicated that he was aware of complaints of cracking of houses and dust pollution in his community. b) He revealed that the community leaders, including himself were not consulted when the consultants who were hired by Murowa Diamond Mine conducted their assessments of the levels of dust emissions and the effect of blasting to the cracking of houses c) He further pointed out that the issue had previously been raised with the respondent at a community meeting in Mazvihwa. d) The mine had made an undertaking to facilitate relocation of the affected families who lived within the ten kilometre radius of the mining area. However the number of the affected families who were willing to be relocated had not yet been ascertained for onward transmission to the respondent. 4.2.5. Councillor Mvuto’s Submissions Page 5 of 15