Security Guard Perishes In Machipisa Kombi Inferno

A 39-year-old security guard has died after the minibus in which he was sheltering caught fire and was reduced to a shell in Harare.

Francis Jeimani Mlambo tragically lost his life on Monday, 11 August, at Gazaland in Machipisa, Highfield, Harare.

In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said six other scrap vehicles were also destroyed in the blaze. The statement reads:

“The ZRP is investigating a fire incident which resulted in the death of a security guard, Francis Jeimani Mlambo (39) on 11/08/25 at Gazaland, Machipisa, Highfiled , Harare.

“The fire engulfed a kombi in which the victim was taking shelter and destroyed six other scrap vehicles.

“Investigations are in progress to determine the cause of the fire.”

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