Member of Parliament for Maun West, Caterpillar Kainangura Hikuama, has extended condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of four Zhentai Company employees who died in a fatal road accident between Zone 5 and Boseto Camp. Zhentai is a subcontractor at Khoemacau Mining Company. Hikuama expressed sympathy to the bereaved families, saying the tragedy had deeply affected the mining community.
He also wished workers injured in the accident a full and speedy recovery, expressing hope that they would find strength through medical care and support from their families and colleagues. a statement released announced that on Tuesday, Hikuama and his team visited the Khoemacau Mine site, where they received a briefing from Human Resources Manager, Mothupi, and Safety Manager, Gomolemo Gorata.
Hikuama commended the mine officials for their professionalism, transparency and cooperation during the visit. He said the Botswana Police Service and internal mining safety authorities were investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, urging mine management and workers to remain calm and united while the investigations proceeded.
He called for the investigative process to establish the circumstances of the tragedy and ensure that appropriate lessons were drawn to strengthen workplace safety and protect workers’ lives. Hikuama concluded by praying for the souls of the deceased to rest in eternal peace and for God to grant strength to the affected families and the entire mining community.
