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A suspected food poisoning incident at Riverdale Academy in Bulawayo has led to dozens of pupils and some parents being hospitalised with stomach cramps and other food-borne illness symptoms.
According to parents who spoke to <a href="https://bmetro.co.zw/poisoning-scare-at-school-dinner-dozens-hospitalised-for-stomach-cramps/">B-Metro</a> and preferred anonymity, the issue began after a dinner event on Saturday, where several pupils started vomiting and complaining of cramps upon returning home. Said a parent:
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On Saturday, my son attended a dinner party at the school. Afterwards, he began experiencing severe stomach cramps and vomiting.
He became so weak that we had to rush him to the hospital, where he was admitted and given IV fluids.
At first, I thought he was the only one affected, but then I heard from the school’s WhatsApp group that many other parents were facing similar situations with their children.
The incident occurred on Saturday, and as of today (Thursday), the school has yet to release a comprehensive report regarding the near-fatal event involving our children.
Parents are now demanding an independent investigation to uncover the truth behind the incident.
We are deeply concerned by the school’s lack of transparency and responsiveness to this serious matter.
The failure to provide timely and detailed information has eroded our trust in the school’s ability to ensure the safety and well-being of our children.
</blockquote>
Another parent who spoke to B-Metro said that she has lost a lot of money trying to get her daughter treated. She said:
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My daughter’s condition was so critical after the party that I had to borrow money from friends and relatives to afford treatment at a reputable hospital. The incident has left me in significant debt.
I believe the school must take immediate action, as numerous students and parents are currently hospitalised.
The financial burden and emotional distress caused by this incident are immense, and it is imperative that the school takes responsibility for its negligence.
We are extremely distressed by this incident and are worried about the potential long-term health implications for our child.
We believe that the school has a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, and we are deeply disappointed that this incident has occurred.
</blockquote>
Another parent speculated that the incident may have been caused by poor hygiene practices on the part of the caterers. She said:
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I suspect that the incident was a case of food poisoning, possibly caused by rust from the cooking pots or the misuse of baking soda.
We demand a full refund from the school and call for strict action against the caterers responsible for the event.
This negligence has resulted in significant health risks and financial burdens for many families.
</blockquote>
Riverdale Academy Principal Philani Mathe confirmed the suspected food poisoning incident, saying about 1,400 people attended the event, with reports of illness from four students. He said:
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Approximately 1 400 people attended the event, and we have received reports of illness from about four students.
We have been closely monitoring the condition of these students. The school is conducting a thorough investigation and will soon release a statement with definitive information on the causes of these illnesses.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Pindula News

Dozens of students and parents at Riverdale Academy in Bulawayo got sick after a school dinner. Many had stomach cramps and vomiting. Some had to go to the hospital. Parents are upset because the school is not sharing information about what happened. They want an investigation. Some parents had to borrow money for treatment. They think the caterers may be to blame. The school is looking into the situation and will provide more details soon. Around 1,400 people attended the event, and four students got sick. The parents are worried about the long-term effects on their children's health.

Learners Hospitalised After Suspected Food Poisoning At Private School Dinner

Former Zengeza West MP <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Job_Sikhala">Job Sikhala</a> (CCC), has said he was poisoned while in solitary confinement at Chikurubi Maximum Prison.
Sikhala, who was set free by a magistrate on Tuesday after spending 595 days in pretrial detention, was reported sick in January and October 2023.
Private doctors had to be called in for tests which Sikhala said are still to be completed.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/sikhala-confirms-prison-cell-poisoning-in-sad-account-of-595-days-detention-at-chikurubi-prison/">NewZimbabwe.com</a> at his home in Chitungwiza, a sprawling settlement about 25km from Harare, said he suspected Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) had poisoned his food during an unannounced search of a cell they were keeping him in. He said:
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News that I had been poisoned during my stay at Chikurubi Maximum Prison is true.
I suspect prison officers who conducted an unannounced search of my cell have poisoned the food that I had received from home.
For my entire stay, I avoided eating prison food as I suspected that the State was looking for an excuse to eliminate me.
</blockquote>
Sikhala said he had to be examined by private doctors after passing stool which had blood deposits while losing considerable weight within a few weeks of noticing that. He added:
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You have to understand that they do not have any form of medication. I had to invite my private doctors to attend to me and rely on my family to buy medication for me.
</blockquote>
Sikhala and another CCC activist Godfrey Karakadzayi Sithole were convicted on the 24th of January 2024 on charges of inciting public violence by Harare Magistrate Tafadzwa Miti.
Miti sentenced Sikhala to serve two years in prison, which she however wholly suspended on condition of good behaviour.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Sikhala Claims Prison Cell Food Poisoning

Local authorities in Ward 31 in Munyathi, Kwekwe, had to disconnect a community borehole after unknown people allegedly threw cyanide and contaminated its water.
Ward 31 Councilor Tichafa Chitate told the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/community-borehole-laced-with-cyanide/">Chronicle</a> that two donkeys died instantly after consuming the contaminated water prompting the owner to raise alarm. He said:
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The man was making his donkeys drink water at the water source as it is used by both villagers and their livestock.
Luckily the owner did not drink the water himself but made the donkeys drink and they collapsed and died instantly.
That is when he raised alarm and we decided to disconnect the borehole as a precaution until we ascertain what happened.
The villagers are now facing acute water challenges as the next borehole is far from them. The situation is even worse for livestock.
But we are working with relevant authorities so that the situation be addressed as soon as possible.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Environmental Management Agency (EMA) Kwekwe District Officer, Daniel Magombedze said the samples tested positive for cyanide. Said Magombedze:
I can confirm that we rushed to Munyathi where we collected samples for testing and they indeed tested positive for poisoning.
We also advised the community to stop using the borehole until a solution is found.

Community Borehole Poisoned In Kwekwe

A priest at St Paul’s Musami High School in Murewa, Mashonaland East Province, appeared in court on Tuesday facing allegations of poisoning the school headmaster.
Ugenio Phiri allegedly laced Richard Hlombe’s tea cup with an unknown substance during a tea break while they were attending a workshop in Harare.
Phiri, who is charged with assault, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court before magistrate Munashe Chibanda. He denied the charge.
Allegations are that on 1 March 2022, Hlombe, Phiri and others were attending an educational workshop at Msasa Training Bureau.
Prosecutor Tinos Masimba further alleged that while they were queueing to have breakfast at 10 AM at the Msasa Training Bureau campus restaurant, Phiri started distributing cups to other workshop attendees.
A number of guests including Hlombe received a cup from Phiri before they went on to serve themselves.
Hlombe is said to have taken the tea but shortly afterwards, he started having stomach pain.
It is alleged that Hlombe’s situation worsened and decided to seek medication after suspecting food poisoning.
Medical tests were conducted and the medical test results showed that the level of cyanide in his body was increasing.
Hlombe told the court that Phiri had been fighting him because he has problems with a non-Catholic person heading the school.
However, Phiri denied the allegations and said he was never in possession of any form of poison which would have enabled him to commit the alleged crime.
Phiri claimed that Hlombe raised the allegations in an attempt to pre-empt some serious administrative issues that he raised against him.
Phiri is expected to be back in court on 27 September for the continuation of the trial. | <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/priest-accused-of-poisoning-headmaster/">The Herald</a>

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