The Zimbabwe Mail published on 11 October 2025 an article titled "Mutoko Mine Killing Deepens Anger Over Chinese Abuses in Zimbabwe."
Zimbabwean authorities arrested a Chinese national for fatally shooting a Zimbabwean worker at a Chinese mining operation. Chinese managers accused the Zimbabwean of taking part in a robbery. Local villagers disputed the charge and claimed the mining company is exploiting workers and using violence with impunity.
New Zimbabwe published on 14 October 2025 an article titled "China Urges Its Citizens to Adhere to Zimbabwe's Investment Laws after Fatal Mine Shooting."
Following the shooting incident, the Chinese embassy in Harare issued guidance to its nationals to strictly follow all Zimbabwe laws.
