Harare, (New Ziana) – Two men died in a blast in Kwekwe when heated mine dynamites exploded on Saturday, the police have confirmed.

The incident, in which Loveson Nkiwane (41) and Albert Mulima (36) died, occurred on March 12 at Donzic 6 Mine following an explosion in a room the two men were occupying, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said in a statement.

“Preliminary investigations reveal that one of the victims had unknowingly placed a hot iron pick head underground, directly onto a hidden cache of the explosives. Subsequently, the heat from the pickhead ignited the dynamites, causing a devastating explosion which claimed the lives of the victims,” he said.

Police investigations into the incident are continuing.

Meanwhile, Kwekwe police are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Kenias Mapfumo, Armstrong Marumahoko and Mathias Tatenda Dhlamini who are being sought in connection with a case of murder which occurred on March 13 at Mushange Business Centre, Zhombe in which Shepherd Mavhangira (45) died.

Comm Nyathi said the suspects allegedly hit the victim with bricks on the forehead, thigh and left bicep and he died on the spot. The victim had tried to refrain the suspects from throwing bricks at patrons who were drinking beer at a bar.

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