The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a mine accident that occurred at Mamini, Umsasa Farm in Mazowe on 28 September 2025.
According to police, five artisanal miners were trapped underground after a 20-metre-deep shaft in which they were working collapsed.
“The ZRP confirms a mine accident which occurred at Mamini, Umsasa Farm, Mazowe on 28/09/25, where five artisanal miners were trapped after a 20m deep shaft in which they were mining collapsed. Rescuing teams are currently on the ground. More details will be released in due course,” the Police said on Twitter.
Rescue teams have since been deployed to the site and are currently working to reach the trapped miners. Authorities said more details regarding the incident will be released in due course as rescue operations continue.
Mine accidents involving artisanal and small-scale miners remain a major concern in Zimbabwe, especially in the Mazowe area, where unsafe mining methods expose workers to life-threatening risks.
