Seven Artisanal Miners Die In Silobela Mine Flood

The bodies of seven artisanal miners who died on Wednesday in Silobela, Midlands Province, after the mine shaft they were working in flooded during a heavy downpour, have been recovered.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the recovery of the bodies on Saturday. He said:

“The ZRP confirms a mine accident which occurred on 05/11/25 at Auriga 47 Mine, Base Mineral Block, Nzwananzwi Village, Silobela.

“Seven artisanal miners were trapped after the shaft they were working in flooded following heavy rains.  The bodies of the seven victims were retrieved from the shafts on 07/11/25.

“The names of the victims will be released in due course once they have been identified by their next of kin.”

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