Four artisanal miners died after a mine shaft collapsed on Monday in Mazowe.
Police confirmed in a statement that the incident occurred at Mamini area, Umsasa Farm, Mazowe.
According to the police, the four bodies, which were retrieved from the mine shaft, were taken to Concession District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
The victims were identified by their next of kin as listed-
Alton Sibanda (25), a male adult of Thlavati Village, Zhombe
Prince Gobvu (19), a male adult of Mhariwa Village, Mhondoro
Kenneth Mhandire (24), a male adult of Eastview, Harare
Tapiwa Meskano (26), of Chikwaka Village, Goromonzi
The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that mine operators should prioritise safety protocols and, above al,l conduct regular mine inspections to identify potential hazards.
