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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Two people have died after being buried alive as they were illegally mining copper in Mwalusoke village of Chasha area of Senior Chieftaness Nkomeshya Mukamambo II\u2019s Chiefdom in Chongwe district.<\/p>\n

Confirming the incident in a statement, Zambia Police spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga, stated that the accident occurred on 6th October 2023 around 10:00 hours. Mr. Hamoonga identified the deceased as Chris Daka aged 36 and Andrew Chalembwa aged 30 who were both residents of Chimbwete village.<\/p>\n

He added that on the material day, Chalimbana Police station received a report around 14:00 hours from Rebecca Banda of Muyobe area of Katoba ward who reported that two male persons were buried alive while mining illegally at Karlite minerals.<\/p>\n

Mr. Hamoonga added that the bodies of the deceased have since been deposited at the University Teaching hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem and burial.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. Two people have died after being buried alive as they were illegally mining copper in Mwalusoke village of Chasha area of Senior Chieftaness Nkomeshya Mukamambo II\u2019s Chiefdom in Chongwe district. 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