One person died after the collapse of a high wall of Zimbabwe Platinum Holdings’ Ngwarati Mine.

The platinum producer said it is investigating the cause of the incident.

Said Zimplats CEO Alex Mhembere:

“Zimplats regrets to report a fatal injury when a high wall collapsed at its Ngwarati Mine box-cut on Sunday, 14 February 2021.

“The board of directors and management team have extended their sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr Kudzanayi Manyonganise.

“Mr Manyonganise was an employee of Eazi Access, a contractor company at the mine, and was retrieving equipment at the time of the incident.

“A full investigation into the incident is currently underway.
Zimplats has offered its full support and is working closely with Mr Manyonganise’s family and his employer during this difficult time,” said Mr Mhembere.