Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
TWO men died in Mazowe after an explosion occurred while they were warming themselves over a fire at a mine.
Police have since launched investigations into the case.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “Police in Mazowe are investigating circumstances surrounding a tragic explosion at Kwayedza Investments Mine on July 11, 2025.
“The incident resulted in the deaths of two men who were warming themselves around a fire when the explosion occurred.
“One victim died on the spot, while the other succumbed to injuries upon arrival at a hospital in Concession. More details will be released in due course.”
In an unrelated case, police in Gokwe arrested Llyod Makanje (25) in connection with a case of murder which occurred at Mutukani Business Centre, Chireya, Gokwe North.
The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim, Shingirirai Shava (42) with an okapi knife in the neck after an argument. The victim died on the spot.
In Filabusi, police are investigating circumstances surrounding a case of murder in which Luckson Mangizi (34) was found dead with multiple stab wounds all over the body in a bushy area near Macoomber 14, Mine on July 11, 2025.
Police are now looking for one, Martin Ncube (20) of Mpondo’s Homestead, Magaya Village, Sikhobokhobo, Nkayi in connection with the case.
In another case, police in Bindura are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Fobs Berejena (48) who is wanted in connection with a case of attempted murder which occurred on July 11, 2025 at Matanda Village, Musana.
The suspect struck his wife with an axe on the head after a domestic dispute. The victim is admitted at a hospital in Bindura.
