A security guard at DGL5 Mine in Bubi District shot and killed 31-year-old Thabo Ngwenya, hitting him three times in the chest while he walked past the property. Another person heading to shops got hit in the arm. Villagers went absolutely feral and blocked police from taking the body, accusing authorities of sweeping previous incidents under the rug. The crowd marched the police truck back to the mine, torched tires, smashed windows, and looted gold ore from stockpiles.
Protesters forced open the gate, yanked the coffin from cops, and dumped it in the guardroom before officers backed off. Zanu-PF member Lot Mbambo eventually talked everyone down after hours of chaos. Mine owner Francisco Marconitti said guards were only supposed to use rubber bullets and promised to cover funeral costs, but angry residents made him look at the bullet holes and called out the company for letting armed guards terrorize locals. The guard got arrested, and the case is moving forward.
Protesters forced open the gate, yanked the coffin from cops, and dumped it in the guardroom before officers backed off. Zanu-PF member Lot Mbambo eventually talked everyone down after hours of chaos. Mine owner Francisco Marconitti said guards were only supposed to use rubber bullets and promised to cover funeral costs, but angry residents made him look at the bullet holes and called out the company for letting armed guards terrorize locals. The guard got arrested, and the case is moving forward.
