Zimbabwe: Two Artisanal Miners Killed in Underground Explosion

Two artisanal miners were killed while three others were injured after explosives detonated in a shaft where they were extracting gold ore at Dohwe Mine in Mberengwa around midday yesterday.

Midlands Provincial Police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident.

“It is alleged that James Ndebele (38) of Maglas Township in Zvishavane and Alfred Hobe (19) of Village Bricks under Chief Bvute in Mberengwa were working underground in a mine shaft while three other miners were working…