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Zimbabwe demining expert dies in explosive accident in Argentina

Henry Martin Douglas Macharaga, a 52-year-old Zimbabwean explosives and demining expert, died in Argentina on 19 August after an explosive detonated accidentally while he was conducting extraction work along National Route 34 (RN34).Machar…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:42hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

2 killed in 'mysterious' explosion

Two men have died following a mysterious explosion at Kwayedza Investments Mine in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central province, in a tragic incident that occurred on Friday, July 11, 2025.According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national s…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Gas explosion turns car into fireball in Bulawayo

Bulawayo was rocked by another terrifying gas explosion on Monday night when a car burst into flames near the Amakhosi Cultural Centre, reducing the vehicle to a charred shell and raising fresh concerns about the growing menace of poorly h…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 12:14hrs | 1352 | by Staff reporter

Anti-tank mine caused Binga explosion, says ZNA

An anti-tank mine, believed to be a remnant of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, caused a tragic explosion on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring three others. The incident occurred near Sebungwe Mouth when a Binga Rural District Co…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:25hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter

3 killed in Binga landmine explosion

A tragic landmine explosion in Binga claimed three lives Wednesday after a vehicle belonging to the Binga Rural District Council ran over an explosive believed to date back to the 1970s liberation war.The incident occurred on the road conn…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:16hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter

2 more die from Karoi fuel explosion

TWO other victims who were seriously burnt last Saturday from a petrol explosion have died. One person died on the spot while the other two, who were rushed to hospital after containers of petrol exploded at a house in Chikangwe suburb whe…

Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 11:14hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Massive explosion rocks Joburg CBD, leaving devastation in its wake

Authorities rushed to the Johannesburg Central Business District on Wednesday evening following reports of an explosion in Bree Street.The city's emergency medical services confirmed an explosion but said they were not yet aware of any dea…

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 17:57hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Fuel explosion claims one life

A Karoi fuel dealer was yesterday afternoon killed when containers of diesels exploded at a house in the farming town. The man, identified as Adam Kaponda, who was in company of two friends died on the way to Karoi Hospital. Adam Kaponda P…

Published: 15 May 2023 at 18:56hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Vietnam firework factory explosion kills seven

Hanoi - At least seven people died early on Saturday in an explosion at a fireworks factory within a military complex, state media reported.The explosion prompted the evacuation of about 2 000 people living near the Z121 military facility,…

Published: 12 Oct 2013 at 05:37hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter

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