Zambia laid to rest nine miners who lost their lives in a tragic mudslide, while rescue efforts persisted in the search for dozens still trapped underground for nearly two weeks.
Authorities confirmed the recovery of eleven bodies, alongside one survivor, from the open cast mine situated in the country’s primary copperbelt region. Heavy rains triggered a mud torrent that engulfed the mine, affecting approximately 36 workers in the tunnels.
President Hakainde Hichilema, speaking at the funeral service held in Chingola, expressed the nation’s commitment to continuing the search for those still buried, emphasizing their significance as part of the country’s extended family.
“If they were the ones outside and we were inside, they would have continued looking for us,” he added.
While a 49-year-old man was successfully rescued alive after spending five days below ground last week, optimism for further survivors has dwindled. Rescue teams recovered seven bodies on Sunday, adding to the four found in preceding days.
Zambia, renowned for its copper production, experiences frequent deadly accidents, particularly in areas like Chingola, known for illegal open
