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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of people who died in a road traffic accident which occurred along Harare-Mutare Road, near Marondera on 27th December 2023. Five people were killed while 36 others were injured when a Blue Horizon bus, haulage truck and Mercedes Benz collided. In a statement seen by Pindula News, police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
<blockquote>
<h3>UPDATE ON FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT THE 64 KM PEG ALONG HARARE- MUTARE ROAD, MARONDERA</h3>
Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police press statement released on 27th December 2023 on the fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 64 kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road, Marondera on 27th December 2023 where five people were killed while 36 others were injured when a Blue Horizon bus, haulage truck and Mercedes Benz collided.
The Police releases the names of four of the five victims who were identified by their next of kin as listed:-
</blockquote>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Kunaishe Madyira (7), a female juvenile of Glendale, Mazowe</li>
<li>Dudzai Teta (49), a male adult of Hama Street, Dzivarasekwa, Harare</li>
<li>Sandukai Kamuriwo (50), a male adult of Dzivarasekwa 3, Harare</li>
<li>Rudo Chinyakobvu (60), a female adult of Chitoro Street, Budiriro 2, Harare</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
The other victim, a male adult, is yet to be identified by the next of kin.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, three people died in a car accident that happened on December 28, 2023, at around 11:00 am along the Harare-Chirundu Road in Zimbabwe. 11 passengers were injured. The accident occurred when a kombi driver tried to overtake another vehicle. The kombi veered off the road, flipped over once, and landed on its wheels. The injured passengers were taken to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital for treatment.
Nyathi said ZRP is deeply saddened by the loss of lives in road accidents and reminds all drivers to be careful and prioritize safety to prevent such tragedies.
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Police Names Victims Of Marondera Accident

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Republic_Police/">Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)</a> has arrested a woman who <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/010/07/self-proclaimed-prophetess-on-the-run-after-kidnapping-a-baby/">posed as a prophetess and abducted a client’s one-month-old baby</a> in Mutare. After seeking information from the public, the police arrested Rumbidzai Nyamurowa, also known as Madzimai Getrude, at a residence in Dangamvura, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mutare/">Mutare. </a>
In a statement seen by Pindula News, the police said the suspect admitted to kidnapping the baby as a ploy to deceive her husband, who resides in South Africa, into thinking she had given birth. The husband allegedly intended to divorce her due to her inability to conceive. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
Reference is made to the ZRP post on X platform on 07/10/23 in which information was being sought to account for a self proclaimed prophetess , Rumbidzai Nyamurowa (28) alias Madzimai Getrude, who kidnapped a baby boy (1 month) during a spiritual healing session on 06/10/23 at a bushy area near Mutare Teachers College. On 09/10/23, detectives in Mutare acted on received information and arrested the suspect at a house in Area 16, Nyamauru, Dangamvura, Mutare. Upon arrest, the suspect confessed that she kidnapped the baby to hoodwink her husband, who is based in South Africa, into believing that she had given birth to the baby. The husband was allegedly harbouring intentions of divorcing her for failing to conceive. Meanwhile, the baby was reunited with his mother.
</blockquote>
<h3>Some Context:</h3>
On October 6, 2023, Nyamurowa who was posing as a prophetess kidnapped an ill baby in Mutare at a shrine near Mutare Teachers College. She instructed the baby’s mother to fetch herbs for the baby’s healing and while the mother was away, Nyamurowa took the baby and left. 
<h3>This is not an isolated case</h3>
In Zimbabwe, there are instances where babies are kidnapped for different purposes, including trafficking, rituals, and financial gain. Authorities are encouraging parents and guardians to remain vigilant, take necessary precautions, and report any suspicious activities. It is also essential to educate children about personal safety, staying away from strangers, and using safe travel routes.
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Police Arrest Self-proclaimed Prophetess Who Kidnapped A Baby

A woman who claims to be a prophetess is currently on the run after kidnapping a client’s baby in Mutare on October 6, 2023. The Mutare police are requesting assistance from the public in locating the suspect, identified as Madzimai Getrude.
A police report seen by Pindula News said the incident took place at a shrine near Mutare Teachers College, where the suspect asked the complainant to fetch herbs for the baby’s supposed healing. Read the report:
<blockquote>
Police in Mutare are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of a self proclaimed prophetess, only identified as Madzimai Getrude, who is being sought in connection with a case of kidnapping which occurred at a shrine near Mutare Teachers College on 06/10/23.
The suspect went away with the complainant’s baby after sending her to find some herbs which were to be allegedly used to heal the baby who was not feeling well. Anyone with information to report to any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
In Zimbabwe, babies are sometimes kidnapped for various reasons. This can include trafficking, where babies are sold or exploited, and ritualistic practices for certain beliefs. Kidnappers may also have financial motives, such as demanding ransom from the baby’s family. It’s important to remember that these cases are not common, and the government is committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens, especially children.
Authorities have been urging parents and guardians to stay vigilant, take precautions, and report any suspicious activities. They can also teach them about personal safety, avoiding strangers, and safe travel routes. 
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Self-proclaimed Prophetess On The Run After Kidnapping A Baby

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) held a rally outside Sakubva Stadium in Mutare on Sunday. The party’s leader, Nelson Chamisa addressed the crowd that was gathered,
<img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-261824" decoding="async" height="454" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-rally-1.jpeg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-rally-1.jpeg 1008w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-rally-1-300x135.jpeg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-rally-1-768x346.jpeg 768w" width="1008"/> <img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-261825" decoding="async" height="454" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-rally-3.jpeg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-rally-3.jpeg 1008w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-rally-3-300x135.jpeg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-rally-3-768x346.jpeg 768w" width="1008"/>
Before his speech, Chamisa led the supporters in observing a moment of silence to honour Tinashe Edson Chitsunge who was tragically stoned and killed by Zanu PF supporters on Thursday. The party also remembered all the “political prisoners”, including Job Sikhala, MRP members, Jacob Ngarivhume who are currently detained for “crimes they didn’t commit”, and many others who have lost their lives at the hands of Zanu PF. 
<img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-261826" decoding="async" height="454" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-Rally-2.jpeg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-Rally-2.jpeg 1008w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-Rally-2-300x135.jpeg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-Rally-2-768x346.jpeg 768w" width="1008"/><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-261830" decoding="async" height="1536" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chamisa-mutare.jpeg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chamisa-mutare.jpeg 2048w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chamisa-mutare-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chamisa-mutare-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chamisa-mutare-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chamisa-mutare-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chamisa-mutare-1320x990.jpeg 1320w" width="2048"/><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-261827" decoding="async" height="810" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-6.jpeg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-6.jpeg 1080w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-6-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-6-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-6-768x576.jpeg 768w" width="1080"/>
<img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-261828" decoding="async" height="768" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-5.jpeg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-5.jpeg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-5-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-5-768x576.jpeg 768w" width="1024"/> <img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-261829" decoding="async" height="768" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-4.jpeg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-4.jpeg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-4-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCC-Mutare-4-768x576.jpeg 768w" width="1024"/>
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of victims who died in two separate road accidents in Rusape and Mutare on 28 and 30 July. In a statement seen by Pindula News, police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that six people died in the first accident that occurred at the 158-kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road. The second crash along Mutare-Chimanimani Road resulted in the deaths of seven people, with six of them being identified by their next of kin. The Police urged drivers to observe road rules and regulations and operators to ensure that public service vehicles do not exceed their stipulated load capacity to prevent accidents. The identification of the remaining victim is yet to be made by their next of kin. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
<h3>ZRP PRESS STATEMENT 01ST AUGUST 2023 UPDATE ON FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS WHICH OCCURRED IN RUSAPE AND MUTARE</h3>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police announces the names of the six (06) victims who were killed in a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 28th July 2023 at the 158 kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare Road. The six (6) victims have been identified by their next of kin as listed:- 
➢ Munyaradzi Munemo (49), a male adult. 
➢ Zondiwa Mafuleni (53), a male adult of Dzivarasekwa, Harare. 
➢ Martha Mafuleni (45), a female adult of Dzivarasekwa, Harare. )
 ➢Lena Mafuleni (41), a female adult of Dzivarasekwa , Harare. 
➢ Stella Mwela (65), a female adult of Dzivarasekwa, Harare.
➢ Tinashe Cement (22), a male adult of Mukupe Village, Hauna, Honde Valley.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the death of two (2) more victims in a road traffic accident which occurred on 30th July 2023 at the 7-kilometre peg along Mutare-Chimanimani Road. Six (6) of the seven (7) victims were identified by their next of kin as listed:
➢ Timothy Sachiti (62), a male adult of Greenside, Mutare. 
➢ Eldington Marima (70), a male adult of Zimunya Township, Mutare. 
➢ Akudzwe Sharamba (2 months), a baby boy. 
➢ First Muleya, a male adult of Zimunya Township, Mutare. 
➢ Christopher Chilondowa (28), a male adult of Zimta Park, Mutare. 
➢ Shadreck Bumbate (46), a male adult of Zimunya Township, Mutare. 
The other victim is yet to be identified by the next of kin.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that drivers should be patient on the road and adhere to all road rules and regulations. Above all, operators should ensure that public service vehicles do not exceed their stipulated load capacity to safeguard lives on the roads.
</blockquote>
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ZRP Releases Names Of Victims In Rusape And Mutare Road Accidents

Twenty passengers were injured when a <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/?s=zebra+kiss">Zebra Kiss bus</a> travelling to <a href="https://wiki.pindula.co.zw/Mutare">Mutare</a> veered off the road on Tuesday night.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the injured passengers were admitted to Victoria Chitepo Hospital. In a report seen by Pindula News, ZRP said more details will be released in due course. Reads the report:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a serious road traffic accident which occurred on 25/4/23 at about 2300 hours at the 5-kilometre peg along Mutare-Masvingo Rd where twenty passengers were injured when a Zebra Kiss bus travelling towards Mutare veered off the road and landed on its left side. The injured are admitted at Victoria Chitepo Hospital. More details will be released in due course.
</blockquote>
Eyewitnesses reported that the Zebra Kiss bus driver lost control while negotiating a curve at Mutare Teachers College, possibly to avoid a collision with a truck. 
This accident comes barely weeks after a Zebra Kiss bus driver was <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/harare-nyamapanda-accident-zebra-kiss-driver-sentenced-to-2-years-imprisonment/">sentenced to two years in prison</a> for reckless driving after a bus he was driving was involved in an accident that killed one person earlier this year.
The driver was filmed obstructing a Rimbi Travel and Tours bus that was trying to overtake. When the Zebra Kiss bus overtook a slow-moving vehicle, the Rimbi Tours driver could not react quickly enough to avoid hitting the vehicle, resulting in an accident that killed one person and injured several others. 
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20 Passengers Injured As Zebra Kiss Bus Veers Off The Road

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Republic_Police">Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)</a> has appealed to members of the public who may help in the identification of a man who was found dead without some body parts including ears, forefinger, right foot and a palm.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, the police said the body was discovered on Sunday 19 February 2023. Reads the police statement:
<blockquote>
The ZRP is appealing for information which may assist to identify a male adult who was found dead on 19/02/23 near the river at Gutaurare Village, Zimunya, Mutare.
The body was in an advanced state of decomposition and had some parts missing, ears, forefinger, right foot and palm. Anyone with information to contact any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
While police did not indicate how the man died, members of the public have previously concluded that missing body parts would have been taken for ritual purposes.
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Man Found Dead Without Ears, Forefinger, Right Foot, Palm

Three Dangamvura men allegedly drugged their friend and tested him for syphilis and HIV before sexually abusing him.
Paddington Mutongoreva (27), Kumbirai Amimo (33) and Irvine Mukwati (26) allegedly invited their friend (name withheld) to Mutongoreva’s house in Area 14, Dangamvura.
Mutongoreva offered him bananas which are believed to have been laced with an unknown drug, which he ate, <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/man-tested-for-stis-sexually-abused/">Manica Post</a> reported citing prosecutor Ms Perseverence Musukuto. She is quoted as saying:
<blockquote>
Soon after the complainant finished eating the bananas, he fell asleep on the bed that was in the room. Around midnight, the complainant woke up feeling dizzy. He found that Mutongoreva’s hand was holding his waist while he slept next to him on the bed.
He felt that the back of his pair of trousers was wet. His pair of trousers, however, was not pulled down. Mutongoreva was also putting on his pair of trousers. Amimo and Mukwati were seated on the same bed and listening to music.
</blockquote>
She said when the complainant later gained full consciousness, he felt a sharp pain in his back.
He allegedly confronted the trio on why they had abused him, but they denied the allegations.
The man made a report at Dangamvura Police Station.
Police attended the scene and found syphilis and HIV test kits in the room where the man was allegedly abused.
The accused were not asked to plead to aggravated indecent assault charges when they appeared before Mutare provincial magistrate, Mr Richard Ramaboea on Monday.
The trio was remanded out of custody to December 28 on $80 000 bail each.
As part of their bail conditions, they were ordered not to interfere with State witnesses and not to change their given addresses.
This was after Ms Perseverence Musukuto had objected to their granting of bail, saying they were likely to abscond since they are facing a serious offence. 
Ms Musukuto also said the accused were likely to interfere with State witnesses as they are friends with the complainant. She added:
<blockquote>
They might influence him to drop the charges and they are also likely to commit similar offences if they are granted bail. This can only be avoided if they are remanded in custody.
</blockquote>
However, Mr Ramaboea granted them bail.
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Man Reports 3 Friends For "Drugging And Sexually Abusing Him"

One person is feared dead while several could be injured after two haulage trucks collided head-on near Mutare River, about 25 kilometres from Mutare along the Mutare – Harare highway this Saturday morning.
The person feared dead was a passenger aboard a Mozambique-bound truck, according to ZBC News.
The ZBC News crew arrived at the scene and observed police officers were in attendance and assisting with rescue efforts and removal of wreckage that was blocking the road.
According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened when the driver of a truck that was heading toward Harare encroached onto the lane of oncoming traffic.
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One Person Feared Dead After Collision Of Trucks In Mutare

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has attributed delays at the Forbes Border Post to installation works for an automatic high-rapid speed boom barrier.
The delays which have left tracks scattered in Mutare’s central business district would last 10 days, said ZIMRA in a statement seen by Pindula News.
Forbes Border Post near Mutare serves traffic between Zimbabwe and Mozambique, bordering the Machipanda Border Post on the Mozambican side. It is a getaway to the Beira corridor.
Reads the statement issued on October 28:
<blockquote>
CURRENT DELAYS AT FORBES BORDER POST DUE TO INSTALLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC RAPID HIGH-SPEED BOOM BARRIER; 28th OCTOBER 2022
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) wishes to advise all travellers, importers, exporters, transporters, clearing agents and the general public that due to the ongoing installation works for the automatic high-rapid speed boom barrier at Forbes Border Post, the border post’s traffic handling capacity has been significantly impacted upon.
This has resulted in the closure of the east-bound traffic lane, reduction of working and parking space. This reduction in capacity has resulted in some congestion and delays in the effective passage of all traffic, both out-bound and in-bound. The delays are projected to last for the next ten (10) days during which period the installation works is expected to be completed.
The Authority regrets the inconvenience caused to all its clients transacting through Forbes Border Post, nonetheless, we believe that this project is necessary as it will go a long way in creating efficient and effective traffic management for all stakeholders.
In the meantime, stakeholders are encouraged to engage the Authority through the various communication channels should they encounter any challenges during this period.
ZIMRA remains committed to minimising any delays that may be experienced.
</blockquote>
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ZIMRA Speaks On Delays At Forbes Border Post

One of the longest-serving councillors in Mutare, councillor for Ward 9, Crispen Dube (CCC) has died. He passed away on Wednesday night.
Dube was re-elected councillor for Ward 9 several months ago after he had been recalled by the MDC-T led by Douglas Mwonzora.
CCC national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said Dube passed away at Victoria Chitepo Hospital in Mutare. She said:
<blockquote>
We’ve received the sad news that Councillor Crispen Dube of Ward 9 Dangamvura Chikanga has passed away at Victoria Chitepo Hospital in Mutare.
He was recalled for his unwavering support of the CCC and won back the ward in the by-election. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
</blockquote>
Acting Mutare Town Clerk, Blessing Chafesuka confirmed Councillor Dube’s death to <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/new-ward-9-councillor-dube-dies/">The Manica Post</a>. He said:
<blockquote>
I can confirm the sad news of the passing on of Councillor Dube. It is a big blow to the city and we will be meeting later to discuss the issue. More details will be availed after our meeting.
</blockquote>

CCC Councillor For Mutare's Ward 9 Dies

A Mutare family has reportedly disowned its son after discovering that he was gay.
The family spoke on Manicaland’s Diamond FM radio channel saying it was failing to come to terms with the sexual orientation of their son, Tafadzwa Maswa.
This was after his grandmother caught him pants down with another man.
Tafadzwa’s grandmother said she still cannot stomach the humiliation her son has brought to her in the suburb of Dangamvura. His granny said on Diamond FM:
<blockquote>
What broke my heart the most is that I caught him red-handed indulging with another man on my bed. How could he curse my bed in such a manner?
</blockquote>
Reacting to the radio interview, GALZ has criticised Zimbabwe’s laws for fuelling hate against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQl+) community. Said the association:
<blockquote>
It is unfortunate for Zimbabwe that the law currently facilitates harassment of LGBTQl+ individuals because of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, therefore Tafadzwa’s mental health becomes our priority.
We are concerned that the interview vilifies our kind as Tafadzwa’s perceived sexual orientation was exposed in the interview rendering them vulnerable to threats of violence, harassment, stigma and discrimination.
Consequently, our community lives in fear of violence and abuse because they have witnessed abuse or encountered homophobic slurs.
</blockquote>
Most gays and lesbians in Zimbabwe hide their sexual identity due to discrimination, exclusion and violent attacks against them causing permanent fear and loneliness.
The late former president Robert Mugabe publicly denounced homosexuality saying those who engage in same-sex relationships were worse than dogs and pigs.
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Mutare Family Disowns Gay Son

A Mutare businessman lost US$1 200 to two women he had invited to his Morningside residence for “quality time”.
The suspects, Beatrice Munetsi and Tatenda Kauza pleaded guilty to theft charges when they appeared before Mutare magistrate, Thandiwe Sibanda on Monday.
Prosecuting, Thurston Mubvumbi, said the two women stole the money from Richard Pamire (36) after he invited them to his place. Said Mubvumbi:
<blockquote>
The accused committed the offence after visiting the complainant’s Morningside residence. Pamire only realised the theft after the pair had left. He made a police report leading to the two’s arrest.
</blockquote>
Munetsi and Kauza were remanded in custody to Wednesday for sentencing. | <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/new-businessmans-costly-fling/">The Manica Post</a>

Businessman's Costly Fling... Two Women Steal His US$1 200

Six people died in an accident that occurred along the Mutare-Shamhu road while six others were injured.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reports that the accident happened on Monday around 4 pm. Names of the victims were yet to be released at the time of publishing. Reads the report:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred at the 9km peg along Mutare-Shamhu Road on 29/08/22 at around 1600 hours, where six people died while six others were injured after a motorist driving a Mazda T35 carrying timber with 14 passengers on board went off the road and overturned once. Names of victims will be released in due course.
</blockquote>
In a related case, two people including the driver of a Mazda Demio car, died on the spot, while four others were injured when the vehicle collided with a Scania truck.
The accident occurred at the 85km peg along Ngundu-Tanganda Road on Monday at around 2000 hours.
The Mazda Demio car had four passengers on board. 
<h2><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Six People Die, Six Others Injured In Mutare-Shamhuu Road Accident

The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has taken over the financing of the Sakubva urban renewal project, providing US$6 million in instalments.
An investor who had expressed interest in 2019 had failed to provide finances for the initiative which is aimed at modernising Sakubva and turning Mutare into a Smart City in line with the Government’s Vision 2030.
Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo, who oversees urban development, and Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Professor Paul Mavima, who oversees NSSA, yesterday witnessed the signing of the deal between NSSA and Mutare City Council.
Minister Moyo said the concerned parties met on Monday to iron out issues with regards to NSSA financing a number of projects in Mutare for urban renewal. <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/nssa-takes-over-sakubva-renewal/">The Herald</a> quotes Moyo as saying:
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We are happy that NSSA is willing to co-operate with Mutare. Our people are living in urban areas built in the colonial era without proper livelihoods.
There is no proper accommodation for families with some sharing facilities. We are glad that as Government we assisted in facilitating the deal as Mutare and NSSA found each other.
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Sakubva, Mutare’s oldest suburb, was established around 1925 and there has been a little upgrade since then. The suburb was considered sub-standard even in the 1970s. Most residents in the area live in crowded and unhygienic conditions.
NSSA acting general manager Mr Charles Shava said as a company they were excited to be availing US$6 million since the project dovetails with the organisation’s thrust of being a world-class provider of social security. He said:
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This is an important project for us. The money will be disbursed in tranches as the project is being implemented in phases.
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During the first phase, NSSA will invest at least US$600 000 while the city will chip in with US$400 000.
The grand plan for the project will see the construction of high-rise flats, revamping of the Sakubva flea market, the Sakubva long-distance bus terminus, Sakubva Stadium, Sakubva Beit Hall and Sakubva vegetable market.
<h2><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

NSSA Provides US$6M For The Sakubva Urban Renewal Project

Mutare City Council Mayor councillor Simon Chabuka and 11 other councillors appeared in court on Thursday on allegations of fleecing the local authority of nearly $13 million in travel and subsistence allowances.
<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mutare-mayor-11-councillors-in-court/">The Herald</a> reports that Mayor Chabuka appeared at Mutare Magistrates Court charged with criminal abuse of office.
Others accused of the same charge are councillors Farai Mabiza, Elizabeth Tsoro, Zwenyika Misi, Daniel Saunyama, Blessing Tandi, Tsitsi Ziweya, Norman Nyanhanda, Exavior Upare, Sakai Cathrine, Thomas Nyamupangedenga and Calvin Matsiya appeared at Mutare Magistrates Court charged with criminal abuse of office.
There have been countless reports of abuse of public resources at all levels of government while service delivery remains poor. 
The ratepayers are, nevertheless expected to religiously pay their bills.
<h2><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Mutare Mayor In Court Over Alleged Criminal Abuse Of Office

Four people died when a ZUPCO-contracted commuter omnibus (Kombi) veered off the road along Mutare-Juliasdale Road on Monday evening.
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The ZRP confirms a fatal RTA which occurred at the 50km peg along Mutare-Juliasdale Road on 21/03/22 at about 1635 hours. The driver of a Zupco contracted Toyota Hiace vehicle lost control of the vehicle and veered of the road resulting in the death of four people and injury of 18 others. 
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ZRP said it will release more details on the accident.
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Mutare: Four People Die In ZUPCO Kombi Road Accident

An unrepentant thief was arrested in Mutare after stabbing a neighbourhood watch member to death with a knife.
Alois Rupondo (36), who is also facing several cases of housebreaking and unlawful entry, appeared before Mutare magistrate Langton Kasa last Friday facing murder charges.
He was remanded in custody to January 14.
The State alleges that on December 24, Peter Manjoro (47) who was a member of the neighbourhood watch entangled with Rupondo at a vegetable stall and accused him of being a thief.
Rupondo armed himself with a kitchen knife and stabbed Manjoro.
After stabbing him, he removed the knife from the body of the deceased and ran away.
Manjoro managed to report the matter at Sakubva Police Station but died on admission at Victoria Chitepo Hospital.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/01/thief-stabs-neighbourhood-watch-member-to-death/">NewsDay Zimbabwe</a>

Unrepentant Thief Stabs Neighbourhood Watch Member To Death

Mutare magistrate Purity Gumbo last Thursday granted a protection order in favour of a widow who accused her late husband’s bother of stalking, assaulting and breaching her peace.
Beaular Mukono made an application for a protection order against her brother-in-law Elliot Mukono at the Mutare Civil Courts saying he denies her space to live peacefully as he follows her constantly and assaults her daily.
She alleged that Elliot wass in the habit of assaulting her and her minor children for no reason.
Beaular wanted the court to bar Elliot from assaulting, insulting, harassing and breaching her peace in the next five years. She told the court:
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Your Worship, I have no peace in my life. Maybe it is because I married his late brother when he had other plans for him.
This man does not give me any space and peace. I now fear for my life because I do not know what he will be planning in his mind.
He assaults me ruthlessly. He assaults me and my minor children willy-nilly. I do not know where his hatred for us stems from.
… My children and I are always crying as there is no peace at our home because of this man.
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Elliot did not dispute what Beaular had told the court and consented to the issuance of the protection order.
In her ruling magistrate Gumbo warned Elliot that he will be arrested for contempt of court if he breaches the protection order. She said:
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By consent, you will not assault or insult this woman. If you harass or disturb her peace in the next five years you will be apprehended by the police and be prosecuted for contempt of court.
Just be careful with how you treat her as long as this protection order is valid.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/man-stalks-brothers-wife/">The Manica Post</a></h4>

Man In Court For Stalking Late Brother's Wife

Mutare acting town clerk Tinashe Mtetwa has been suspended for allegedly calling off interviews for the position at the last minute.
The interviews were slated for Monday this week, but Mtetwa circulated a memo, which he claimed was signed by Mutare mayor Blessing Tandi, calling off the interviews at the last minute.
An infuriated Tandi then suspended him. The suspension letter, signed by Tandi, read:
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The above matter refers: the memo serves to inform you that the mayor is suspending you from the office of town clerk immediately in terms of section(139)3 which you were holding in acting capacity.
You prejudice council of revenue by calling off interviews of the town clerk, whose preparations were at an advanced stage, thereby failing to implement council resolutions despite instructions to do so.
You called off the trip to Harare for illegal opinion by the employment council when some of the attendees were already in Harare, yet you had earlier approved the trip. You advised council on the legality of the recruitment process for the substantive town clerk interviews.
In light of the above, and as the mayor, I see it fit that council cannot continue with you in office forthwith.
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Mutare City Council was supposed to conduct town clerk interviews for eight shortlisted candidates on Monday, but Mtetwa stopped the interviews last Friday claiming that he was not informed about the issue.
The city is yet to have a substantive town clerk since January this year after Joshua Maligwa succumbed to COVID-19.
More: NewsDay

Mutare Town Clerk Has Been Suspended

A Mutare woman is together with her minor child are suing a Chinese miner for burying her husband during a mine site rehabilitation last year.
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights who are representing the widow, Nester Munyongani and her son say the duo wants ZWL$2 from Xu Zhong Jin Investments. 
Munyongani argues that the Chinese miner was told the deceased Sure Mutamba, an artisanal miner, was underground but Xu Zhong Jin Investments continued with the rehabilitation burying Mutamba in the process. Pindula News presents ZLHR’s update on the case:
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At Mutasa Magistrates Court, Xu Zhong Jin Investments, a Chinese mining company is standing trial after being sued for damages by the widow &amp; child of Sure Mutamba, an artisanal miner, who was buried alive in November 2020 as the Chinese miner was rehabilitating a mining site at Premier Estate in Old Mutare in Manicaland province. 
The widow, Nester Munyongani &amp; her 4-year-old minor child, who are represented by @ZLHRLawyers are suing Xu Zhong Jin Investments for ZWL2 million for negligently causing the death of Mutamba &amp; for loss of support emanating from his death.
Mutamba’s body was only exhumed 3 days after he died following protests by community members over the inhumane operations of the Chinese miner. 
In summons filed in court, lawyers stated that the Chinese miner had been advised that Mutamba was underground before its employees even closed the deep pit but they proceeded and closed the pit. Our intervention in this matter is meant to protect the rights of communities in conflict with big mining corporations.
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<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Chinese Miner Buries Mutare Man Alive

A Mutare-based traditional healer said he is overwhelmed by the number of people visiting his shrine in a desperate bid to enhance their chances to land the Mutare City Council town clerk’s position.
Forty-three 43 candidates are eyeing the post which fell vacant following the death of Joshua Maligwa who succumbed COVID-19 on 5 January this year.
A famous traditional healer in Mutare, who refused to be named, confirmed the night visits by some of the candidates. The traditional healer told NewsDay:
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I am doing a lot of work at my shrine. The burdened are being healed, but as for the past two weeks, my shrine was overwhelmed with clients who are seeking to land the Mutare City Council town clerk’s position.
Most of them come at night. I am trying to help them, but the most difficult thing is that only one person is needed for the job.
</blockquote>
Mutare mayor Blessing Tandi (MDC Alliance) recently disclosed that 43 candidates had applied for the hot seat.
Tandi said the shortlisting of the candidates was expected to be done next month.
The municipality’s health director Antony Mutara is currently the acting town clerk.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/08/town-clerk-candidates-stampede-at-healers-shrine/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Mutare Town Clerk Candidates Stampede At Traditional Healer’s Shrine

At least 10 people including young children were injured after a commuter omnibus (kombi) they were in ran over police-thrown spikes and overturned along Mutare Jeff Road.
The kombi was reportedly fleeing from the police. See pictures below.
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This comes barely days after another vehicle, which was reportedly speeding, veered off the road, overturned several times along Harare-Mutare highway before landing on its roof killing three people on board.
In another case, two kombis were burnt to ashes in Bulawayo after the police threw tear gas canisters into the vehicles after one of them had rammed into a stationary vehicle.
Police-Kombi crew warfare has caused many accidents and deaths.
While pirating kombis are defying laws that direct them to stay off the roads, police are failing to come up with a way to apprehend them without endangering members of the public.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>

Mutare Police Spikes: Kombi Overturns Injuring 10

A married <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/02/25/mutare-magistrate-attacked-over-alleged-adulterous-affair/">Mutare Magistrate, Ms. Tamara Chibindi, was on Tuesday rushed to the hospital</a> after she was assaulted with a hammer by a raging woman who accused her of having an<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/02/26/vp-mohadi-affairs-efforts-to-deny-are-pathetic-newsday/"> illicit affair with her husband.</a>
The irate woman, Thelmar Mudefi, who is married to Mr. Chris Ndlovu, a senior partner at Gonese, Ndlovu Legal Practitioners, Thursday appeared before Mutare regional magistrate, Mrs. Lucie-Anne Mungwari, facing attempted murder charges.
Mrs. Mungwari granted Mudefi $30 000 bail and ordered her to reside at her given address until the matter is finalised and to report once every Friday at Mutare Central Police Station.
It is alleged that Mudefi used a four-pound hammer to assault the magistrate Chibindi who sustained a deep cut on the head and bruises on her left leg.
Mutare District public prosecutor, Mr. Tirivanhu Mutyasira, told the court that Ms. Chibindi of Murambi is employed by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) as a magistrate stationed at the Mutare Magistrates Courts. Said the prosecutor:
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On February 23, the accused person went to the complainant’s place of residence and on arrival, Mudefi summoned Ms. Chibindi to the gate. She demanded to know the whereabouts of her husband, Mr. Chris Ndlovu, whom she is alleged to be in a love affair with.
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A misunderstanding ensued, resulting in the Mudefi taking a four-pound hammer from her vehicle and hitting the complainant twice on the head. Magistrate Chibindi allegedly fell to the ground, but Mudefi attacked her again.
The prosecutor added that Chibindi was only rescued by passers-by who managed to grab the hammer from Mudefi. She was rushed to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital where she was treated and discharged.
Mudefi allegedly jumped into her vehicle and sped off.
A report was made to the police, leading to the accused’s arrest.
More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/magistrate-lawyer-in-alleged-love-affair/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Manica Post</a>

UPDATE: Magistrate Assaulted Over "Illicit Affair"

A Mutare woman was slapped with a 2-year jail sentence for killing her baby after she gave birth in a bucket of hot water instantly killing the infant, ZBC News reports.
According to the publication, 20-year-old Queen Makombe reportedly gave birth in a bucket of hot water and killed her infant before disposing of the body of the infant in a nearby stream.
Neighbors suspected that Makombe might have done something to her infant when they saw her not pregnant and alerted the police. ZRP made some investigations which led to the arrest of Makombe who confessed to her crime.
Makombe will however serve 490 hours of community service after the court suspended her jail term on the condition that she will not commit a similar offense in 5 years.
More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/woman-gives-birth-in-bucket-with-hot-water-kills-baby/">ZBC News </a>

Mutare Woman Jailed For Killing Her Baby After Giving Birth In A Bucket With Hot Water

A 27-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sodomising a fellow inmate at Mutare Remand Prison when he appeared before a magistrate.
Moses Madhure last week appeared before Mutare regional magistrate, Lucie-Anne Mungwari facing charges of aggravated indecent assault as defined in Section (11) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
The magistrate will deliver the ruling on December 18.
The incident happened in the month of November 2020 when Madhure went into a bathroom where the complainant was bathing and requested to be intimate with him.
The complainant (name withheld), who resides in Machipanda, Mozambique, and is currently at Mutare Remand Prison, refused Madhure’s request who then forced himself on him.
On 29 November, Madhure forced another inmate to caress his privates. He was seen by another inmate in the very act who went on to inform the prison officer who was on duty.
Madhure was subsequently arrested.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/inmate-sodomised-at-mutare-remand-prison/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manica Post</a></h4>

Serial Mutare Remand Prison Sodomiser Arrested

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has obtained a court order compelling a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) official Jefinias Mazambani, Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga and Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe to pay ZWL$151 000 as compensation to an assault victim.
According to a statement by ZLHR, Mazambani brutally assaulted a 15-year-old boy in 2019 while he was investigating the theft of a mobile phone handset in Mutare’s high-density suburb of Sakubva.
The 15-year-old minor bled profusely as a result of the assault by Mazambani.
The boy was released from police custody without being charged. But despite being released from police custody without any charges pressed against him, police officers continued making impromptu visits to the juvenile’s residence and continued assaulting him.
The minor sustained injuries which include a perforated eardrum, facial swelling and swelling on his knees.
The minor’s parents engaged Peggy Tavagadza of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, who sued ZRP for inhuman and degrading treatment after he was handcuffed and assaulted by Mazambani.
In his judgment, Mutare Resident Magistrate Lazarus Murendo ruled that the assault of the minor by Mazambani was severe and he suffered excruciating pain hence he should be paid damages amounting to ZWL$151 191 as compensation.
 – Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights –

Mutare Boy (15) Granted $151k After Brutal Assault By Cop

A kleptomaniac Mutare woman claimed that her pregnancy dragged to 11 months after a “curse” was cast on her by one of her victims.
32-year-old Rosemary Sibanda, who resides in Mutare’s Hobhouse, recently gave birth to a healthy baby girl weighing 5.1kg after she was released from remand prison. She said:
<blockquote>When I was released from remand prison, my neighbours advised me to consult a prophet who lives nearby. The prophet told me that I had been cursed by one of my victims.
The prophet asked me to buy some spiritual water in Tsanzaguru, Rusape, and perform a small ritual with it. I followed the instructions and immediately went into labour.
When we reached Sakubva District Hospital, I gave birth in no time.</blockquote>
Sibanda blamed evils spirits for pushing her to break into people’s homes and stealing household items when she was heavily pregnant.
She was arrested and slapped with a 14-month jail term by a Mutare court after she was found guilty of breaking into Prudence Takawira’s house.
The magistrate however set aside 10 months of Sibanda’s sentence on condition of good behaviour.
The remaining four months were also set aside on condition that she pays US$150 to the complainant.
She was also fined $3 500 and failure to pay the fine would see her serving an effective 30 days in prison.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/11-months-pregnancy-finally-delivered/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manica Post</a></h4>

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