Zimbabwe Plane Crash: Indian Billionaire and RioZim Owner Harpal Randhawa and Son Die in Plane Crash

Harpal Randhawa, owner of RioZim, a mining company in Zimbabwe, and his son were among the six people who died in a Zimbabwe plane crash. 

According to reports, he and his son flew from Harare to the Murowa diamond mine when the plane crashed on September 29.

The light aircraft said to belong to the RioZim owner, crashed in the Zvamahande area of Mashava. The plane carried six onboard, consisting of four foreigners and two Zimbabweans, according to police. 

The authority said the cause of crash was due to a mechanical fault.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports a plane crash which occurred on September 29 between 7.30 a.m. and 8 a.m., where six people are confirmed dead,” police said.

Who is Harpal Randhawa?

Harpal Randhawa was the owner of a mining company in Zimbabwe, RioZim. The company is known for producing gold, coal, refined copper, and nickel. 

Besides producing gold, coal, and copper, Randhawa is known for owning diamond mines in Zimbabwe.