1972 Zimbabwe mine disaster claimed 427 lives, prompting calls for Kamandama Day and improved mining safety.

Local pressure group joins calls for Kamandama Day as Zimbabwe's deadly 1972 mine disaster claimed 427 lives. Mine worker unions and the Centre for Natural Resource Governance urge government to declare June 6 a national day to commemorate the tragedy, highlighting the need for safer mining conditions. 237 mining deaths were recorded last year, with 80% of fatalities occurring in underground sites.