Two artisanal miners have died following a mine shaft collapse at Mutowe Shaft, Elvington Mine in Chegutu, as concerns mount over safety in Zimbabwe’s small-scale mining sector. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the fatal incident, which occurred on Friday, 1 May 2026, in Gadzema. Authorities said six miners managed to escape from the shaft, while one sustained injuries.

Four artisanal miners have died following a shaft collapse at Sabi Vlei Mine in the Mazvihwa area on Friday morning, in one of the deadliest mining accidents reported in the district this year. According to authorities, three miners died at the scene after being trapped underground, while a fourth succumbed to severe injuries at a local hospital after being rescued. Darlington Chokera, the District Development Co-ordinator for Zvishavane, confirmed the incident and said the b