The Mine Rescue Association of Zimbabwe (MRAZ) successfully held its 2025 National Competitions, showcasing the skill, discipline, and teamwork of mine rescue teams from across the country, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
The event highlighted Zimbabwe’s continued commitment to mine safety and emergency preparedness, with participants demonstrating exceptional capability in both donning and non-donning rescue categories.
Donning category
In a strong display of readiness and precision, How Mine emerged as the overall champion in the Donning Category, securing 1,181 points, followed by Zimplats Ngezi with 1,100 points and Blanket Mine in third place with 1,056 points.
Full results
- How Mine – 1181 points
- Zimplats Ngezi – 1100 points
- Blanket Mine – 1056 points
- Mimosa – 1035 points
- Freda Rebecca – 991 points
- Redwing – 948 points
- Unki – 912 points
- Hwange Colliery – 427 points
How Mine also scooped the Best Captain (Donning) award, underscoring its dominance and professionalism in this year’s competition.
Non-Donning Results
In the Non-Donning Category, SMC Zimplats claimed top honours with 866 points, followed by Blanket Mine (847) and Shamva Mine (816). Jena Mine placed fourth with 743 points, while Pan African completed the list with 638 points.
Full results
- SMC Zimplats – 866 points
- Blanket Mine – 847 points
- Shamva Mine – 816 points
- Jena Mine – 743 points
- Pan African – 638 points
SMC Zimplats also produced the Best Captain (Non-Donning), cementing its reputation for technical excellence and leadership in rescue operations.
Special Recognition
The Most Improved Team award went to Jena Mine, reflecting the company’s remarkable progress and growing proficiency in mine rescue operations.
Commitment to Safety Excellence
The MRAZ competitions continue to play a vital role in fostering a culture of safety, preparedness, and continuous improvement in the mining sector. Participating teams not only tested their response times and technical skills but also strengthened collaboration across the industry—key to saving lives in real emergency situations.
Through such events, Zimbabwe’s mining sector continues to demonstrate that safety and teamwork remain at the heart of responsible mining.
