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Residents Blame Corruption for Mashava Mine Collapse

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Last updated: April 17, 2025 7:54 pm
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By Andrew Zhou

Mashava residents have accused Masvingo West Constituency Ward 5 Councillor Korowa Manyame, traditional leaders, and police of accepting bribes from illegal miners to operate at Boss Mine, where a shaft collapsed on April 11, 2025, killed and injured several people.
Sources revealed that syndicates paid police officers at least US$10 to mine for 30 to 40 minutes. “We pay at least US$10 each to mine for just 30 to 40 minutes, and when the time is up, the officers throw tear gas at us,” said artisanal miner John Muzembi.
One community member Ostern Moyo expressed outrage over local traditional leaders prioritizing personal gain over the safety and well-being of people and the environment. “These leaders are supposed to protect the people and the environment, but instead, they’re being paid to allow illegal miners to operate in the area. Because of that, we lost our loved ones,” Moyo said.
Another resident, identified only as Shoko, called for an investigation and the arrest of those involved, particularly the police and traditional leaders.
“We want to know who was involved in this bribery scandal, and we want them to face justice. We will not rest until we get answers and see real change,” Shoko stated.
Another miner alleged that Councillor Manyame was also involved in illegal mining activities, claiming he operated his own mining syndicate. “Councillor Manyame is involved as well. He has his own syndicate there and, instead of protecting residents, he is at the forefront, accepting bribes and participating in illegal activities,” the miner said.
Efforts to obtain a comment from Councillor Manyame were unsuccessful, as he repeatedly claimed to be busy and promised to respond later but failed to do so on several occasions.
Three people died while 6 were injured in the shaft accident

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