Zimbabwe: Civil Society Organisation petitions Mines Minister to investigate shooting of a mine worker at Bikita Minerals
요약
보고된 날짜: 2023년 6월 29일
위치: 짐바브웨
기업 페이지
Sinomine Resource Group - Parent Company , Bikita Minerals (part of Sinomine) - Subsidiary프로젝트
Bikita Mine영향받은
영향받은 사람의 수: 숫자를 알 수 없음
Workers: ( 숫자를 알 수 없음 - 위치를 알 수 없음 - 알 수 없는 업종 , Gender not reported )토픽들
사망 , 살인 , 민간 보안 , 근로자/직원결과
Response sought: 아니오
출처: NGO
‘CNRG demands accountability in Bikita mine fatal shooting’ 29 June 2023
MINING research and advocacy pressure group, Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) executive director Farai Maguwu has petitioned Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando to order a probe into the alleged fatal shooting of a mine worker at Bikita Minerals in Masvingo) early this year. In a letter dated June 27, Maguwu called for an inquiry and apprehension of a security guard who fatally shot Darlington Vito at the mine's dumpsite.
“We are writing to call on the Ministry of Mines to investigate the murder of one Darlington Vito by a security guard employed by Sinomine. The incident in question occurred on the 26th of March 2023 at a rubble site on the outskirts of Bikita Minerals where the security guard is employed to provide security services,” wrote Maguwu. He added: “This is a serious matter that requires immediate attention and investigation from your ministry. It is important that the investigation is conducted in a fair and transparent manner to ensure justice is served for the victim and their family.
“Section 48 of the constitution of Zimbabwe guarantees the right to life. This right supersedes the right to protect property. We urge the Ministry of Mines to take appropriate action in this matter and ensure that the security guard and Sinomine are held accountable for the murder of Darlington Vito.” National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi referred questions to Masvingo provincial spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa who initially professed ignorance of the matter but later said he would investigate and give an update. He had not done so by end of business on Thursday.