2 panners shot dead, hundreds injured at Chiadzwa

Two illegal artisanal miners were shot dead on Wednesday while several others were injured by security guards at the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) mine concession in Chiadzwa.

Manicaland police spokesperson Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa confirmed the incident.

“Yes, I am aware, but we are still gathering facts on what transpired,” he said.

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