A Filabusi young man aged 20, was shot by a Chinese national for allegedly stealing gold dump at Binyup 5 Mine in Filabusi on Wednesday, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
According to Zimbabwe Republic Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the Chinese national who shot Mthandazo Sibanda has since been arrested, and further investigations into the incident are underway.
Sibanda was shot with a 9mm Derya Pistol by the Chinese national while reportedly attempting to steal gold ore from the mine site on January 22, 2025.
Commissioner Nyathi confirmed the arrest of the Chinese national, stating that police are conducting an in-depth investigation into the matter.
“As investigations progress, more details will be released,” Nyathi said in a brief statement.
This incident has sparked concern in the local community, as relations between Chinese investors and Zimbabwean workers have been under scrutiny in recent years due to several similar incidents involving violence and labour disputes.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates in the coming days as they piece together what transpired at the mine.
This is a developing story, and Mining Zimbabwe will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
