The landmines were laid in the 1970s by the former white minority government to deter young freedom fighters from crossing into Mozambique for military training.
Editorial Comment

Urgent action needed to clear minefields

AS THE country strives to become landmine-free by 2028, the need for urgent action cannot be overstated. The minefields, planted by the Rhodesian colonial forces during the 1970s liberation struggle, have claimed over 1 500 lives and injured countless others since independence in 1980. The devastating impact of these landmines on communities, wildlife, and the…

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