The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a fatal mining accident that claimed the lives of seven miners at Stewart 3 Mine in Pickstone, Chegutu.
According to a police statement, the incident occurred on December 15, 2025, when a shaft in which the miners were working collapsed. Seven miners died at the scene, while four others sustained injuries of varying severity.
The injured miners were reportedly rescued and taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Emergency services and mine rescue teams attended the scene as efforts were made to secure the area and account for all workers.
Authorities have since launched investigations to establish the cause of the shaft collapse and to assess whether safety procedures were being followed at the mine. The ZRP said further details surrounding the incident, including the identities of the deceased and injured, will be released in due course.
The tragedy has once again highlighted ongoing safety challenges within the country’s mining sector, particularly in underground operations, where shaft collapses remain a persistent risk.
