By A Correspondent- A four year old Tsholotsho baby has died from burns sustained from hot cooking oil which she lifted from a pan which was on fire.

According to the state media the mother of the baby had left her in the custody of a neighbour as she went to seek medical attention at Tsholotsho District Hospital.

After the incident, the girl was rushed to the same hospital but her mother decided the burns were minor and administered some traditional medicines.

Matabeleland North police provincial spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed the incident Friday calling on members of the public to be careful whenever they are minding children.