The Zimbabwe Republic Police has identified the mineworkers who died after being trapped in a mine shaft on 14th May 2022 at Bucks Mine, Colleen Bawn, Gwanda. In a statement, seen by Pindula News, police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi urged mine owners to enhance safety measures. Reads the statement:
MINE INCIDENT AT BUCKS MINE, COLLEEN BAWN GWANDA
The Zimbabwe Republic Police announces the names of the victims who died after they were trapped in a mine shaft on 14th May 2022 at Bucks Mine, Colleen Bawn, Gwanda.
The names of the seven victims were positively identified by their next of kin as listed:-
• Ezweni Masuku, who was the mine manager,
▪ Chrispen Ndlovu, a male adult aged 32 years of Nekatambe Hwange,
• Wisdom Munsaka, a male adult aged 28 years of Sinamagonde, Binga, ‘A-
• Desire Ncube, a male adult aged 25 years of Hwange,
• Panganai Chimuka, a male adult aged 23 years,
• Mbangeni Chester, a male adult aged 59 years and
• Abie Mudimba (no further particulars known).
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges mine owners to religiously follow safety, health and environmental regulations at mine sites to ensure the safety of workers.