SIX MAKOROKOZA PLUNGE DOWN A SHAFT

Six artisanal miners were killed in a gruesome accident at Starlake Mine in Mazowe when a hoist system snapped and sent them plunging down a 45-metre shaft. The tragedy struck around 10AM on July 18, turning a routine mining shift into a nightmare. The hoist, which was pulling a bucket loaded with miners, reportedly gave way without warning. Four of the miners died instantly. Two more later