Chinese Mine Supervisor Remanded for Murder of Artisanal Miner in Gwanda
Yang Zhian, a Chinese mining supervisor, has been remanded for the murder of artisanal miner Pardon Gumbo, who was shot during an altercation over illegal gold prospecting at Long Fortune Mine in Gwanda on March 5. Gumbo was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Zhian is scheduled to appear in court again on March 21 as investigations continue.
In Gwanda, a Chinese mine supervisor is in custody following the alleged murder of an artisanal miner. Yang Zhian, aged 36, faces charges for fatally shooting 31-year-old Pardon Gumbo on March 5 during a dispute concerning illegal gold prospecting activities.
Authorities reported that Gumbo, along with other artisanal miners, entered Long Fortune Mine equipped with metal detectors and a mattock. Despite attempts by security guard Gift Tashinga Mandeya to halt their actions, the group continued to search for gold near a slime dam.
Subsequently, Mandeya informed Zhian, who reportedly armed himself and fired shots at the miners. Gumbo sustained a gunshot wound to the forehead and was transported to Gwanda Provincial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Zhian has been remanded in custody until March 21, during which investigations are ongoing.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding illegal mining activities in the region, leading to tragic outcomes such as the fatal shooting of Pardon Gumbo. As investigations proceed, the judicial system will address the serious implications of this case. It underscores the critical need to resolve disputes within such a volatile context peacefully and legally.
Original Source: www.zimlive.com
