By A Correspondent

A manhunt is underway in Matabeleland South for a seven-member gang accused of fatally assaulting a fellow miner at Arizona Mine in Matobo. The incident occurred on Wednesday and stemmed from a dispute over the sharing of proceeds from their mining activities ¹.

According to police reports, Braveman Nyathi, 33, disagreed with his colleagues over how to divide the money they received from the mine owner. The disagreement escalated, leading to a brutal assault on Nyathi. The suspects fled the scene, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in locating them.

Matabeleland South Acting Police Spokesperson Stanford Mguni confirmed the incident and appealed for public assistance.

Investigations are ongoing, and efforts to apprehend the perpetrators have been intensified.