By Simbarashe Sithole
A 42-year-old Mvurwi man died after being trapped underground while mining chrome with his wife at Matimbe Farm.
The deceased, identified as Johane Tonny (42), was reportedly mining with his wife, Shorai Yaso (38), when the tragic incident occurred.
Mashonaland Central provincial police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the incident, urging miners to prioritise safety and formalise their mining operations to prevent further loss of life.
He warned miners against conducting unsafe mining activities, calling on them to adhere to proper mining procedures.
Inspector Mundembe urged artisanal miners to formalise their operations and adopt safe mining practices to reduce accidents and protect lives.
Police have repeatedly raised concern over mining-related accidents, particularly involving illegal and poorly supervised mining activities.