The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has confirmed that an anti-tank mine, a remnant from the liberation struggle, caused the tragic explosion that claimed three lives in Binga on Wednesday.
In response to questions from <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/anti-tank-mine-caused-binga-explosion-says-zna/">The Herald</a>, ZNA’s deputy director of army public relations, Lieutenant Colonel Tichafa Mungofa, said the vehicle, which belonged to the Binga Rural District Council, hit the undetonated mine exposed by recent rains while the driver was attempting to avoid a pothole.
Tragically, three people lost their lives and three others sustained injuries in the explosion near Sebungwe Mouth.
The injured people, all employees of the Binga RDC, included driver Micka Munsaka (50), Obert Brown Munkuli, and Nonsern Munsaka.
The three employees had visited the home of Binga RDC chief executive officer Joshua Muzamba in Sebungwe Mouth for some work and were on their way back to Binga Centre when the unfortunate incident occurred. Said Lieutenant Colonel Mungofa:
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The Zimbabwe National Army would like to confirm that a vehicle belonging to Binga Rural District Council was hit by an anti-tank mine at Sebungwe Sanctuary in Binga on January 8, 2025, at 5 PM.
Investigations revealed that the place of the incident was not marked as a minefield and that the anti-tank mine could be a remnant from the liberation struggle, exposed due to incessant rains and weather conditions.
Due to potholes on the section of the road where the incident occurred, the driver manoeuvred off the road, and unfortunately, the vehicle was hit by the anti-tank mine, triggering the explosion.
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Circumstances are that on Wednesday at around 8:30 AM, Micka Munsaka drove a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the Binga RDC Campfire Department from Binga Centre to Sebungwe Mouth.
After finishing their work around 5 PM, Munsaka and his colleagues left the home of Binga RDC chief executive officer Joshua Muzamba, choosing an alternative shortcut road due to muddy conditions on the main road.
During their journey, the vehicle struck an unexposed landmine, causing a devastating explosion that propelled the vehicle upwards before it landed on its right side.
Tragically, a woman in the loading box sustained severe head and body injuries, and she died on the spot.
Another passenger, Wonder, lost both legs, while Yuna suffered a fractured leg. Both victims were bleeding profusely.
A local businessman living in Sebungwe Mouth rushed to the scene and rescued Wonder and Yuna, transporting them to Simatelele Clinic. They were then transferred to Binga District Hospital.
Unfortunately, Wonder succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital, and Yuna passed away upon arrival.
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The Zimbabwe National Army confirmed that an old explosive caused an explosion in Binga, killing three people and injuring three others. The explosive was uncovered by recent rains and was not marked as dangerous. The victims were employees of Binga Rural District Council on their way back from work when their vehicle hit the explosive. Two victims died from their injuries while the others were seriously hurt. The incident was a tragic accident due to unforeseen circumstances, and investigations are ongoing to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Zimbabwe National Army Confirms Anti-Tank Mine Caused Binga Explosion

Three people, including a 14-year-old girl, were killed and three others injured when a landmine exploded near the Zambezi River in Binga’s Sebungwe area on Wednesday afternoon. The victims were travelling in a Binga Rural District Council vehicle.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Ndavaningi Mangwana confirmed the incident on Friday via X, saying it occurred at Sebungwe Narrows in Simatelele, under Chief Siachilaba. He said:
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The explosion killed a 14-year-old girl on the spot and two men passed away in transit to Binga Rural District Hospital.
The de-mining team from the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) is on the ground checking for other landmines within the premises.
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Mangwana said the landmine was on the roadside connecting Mabwe and Sebungwe Narrows. He added:
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It seems it was always being missed by a few inches, as its location was just close to the traffic tracks.
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Mangwana said the landline was not recently planted, but rather a remnant from past conflicts, a “wartime legacy.”
According to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/three-dead-three-injured-as-binga-council-vehicle-hits-landmine/">Chronicle</a>, the Binga Rural District Council vehicle, carrying three council employees to Sebungwe, struck a landmine on its return journey.
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The driver took an alternative route due to impassable mud on the main road. The explosion, which killed three and injured others, including passengers who had requested a lift, occurred on this detour.
The landmine is believed to be a remnant from the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War when an estimated 3 million anti-personnel mines were laid along Zimbabwe’s borders.
While most have been cleared, some remain active, posing a significant danger decades later.
Organizations like ZIMAC, HALO Trust, Mines Advisory Group, Norwegian People’s Aid, and APOPO are working to make Zimbabwe mine-free by 2025.
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Three people died, including a 14-year-old girl, when a landmine exploded in Binga. The incident happened near the Zambezi River. The landmine was a leftover from past conflicts and was on the road. Some people were injured too. The explosion occurred in a council vehicle on a different route due to muddy roads. Zimbabwe is working to clear all landmines by 2025. Many organizations are helping with this. The incident is a reminder of the dangers of old landmines still present in the country.

14-Year-Old Girl Among Three Killed In Binga Landmine Blast

Three people died and three others were injured when a Binga Rural District Council vehicle struck a landmine in the Sebungwe area along the Zambezi River. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday around 5 PM, as reported by the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/three-dead-three-injured-as-binga-council-vehicle-hits-landmine/">Chronicle</a>.
The vehicle had departed from Binga Centre with three council employees on board, heading to work in Sebungwe.
On their return journey, the driver opted for an alternative route due to impassable muddy conditions on the main road.
It was along this detour that the vehicle hit a landmine, resulting in the fatal incident.
The victims included passengers who had requested a lift to Binga. One person died instantly, while two others succumbed to their injuries en route to the hospital.
The landmine is suspected to have been planted during the war for independence in the 1970s.
During Zimbabwe’s war of independence, the Rhodesian military laid an estimated 3 million anti-personnel mines between 1974 and 1979, primarily along the country’s borders with Mozambique and Zambia to deter liberation fighters from entering the country.
Efforts to clear these mines are ongoing, with organizations such as the Zimbabwe Mine Action Centre (ZIMAC), HALO Trust, Mines Advisory Group, Norwegian People’s Aid, and APOPO working towards making the country mine-free by 2025.
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Three people died and three were hurt in a landmine explosion in Binga. The victims were in a council vehicle on their way back from work when the explosion happened. One person died on the spot, and two others died later. The landmine was probably from the war in the 1970s. Zimbabwe is still working to clear mines from that time. Organizations like ZIMAC, HALO Trust, and others are helping to make Zimbabwe free from mines by 2025.

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