Five artisanal miners trapped in Mazowe

Freeman Razemba

Senior Reporter

FIVE artisanal miners were trapped on Sunday after a 20-metre-deep mine shaft they were working in collapsed at Umsasa Farm in Mazowe.

Rescue teams have since been deployed to the area.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“The ZRP confirms a mine accident which occurred at Mamini, Umsasa Farm, Mazowe on September 28, 2025, where five artisanal miners were trapped after a 20m deep shaft in which they were mining collapsed,” he said.

“Rescuing teams are currently on the ground. More details will be released in due course.”

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