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05/10/2026

*Three die from charcoal brazier fumes in Goromonzi while sleeping*

_‘The family is destitute and traumatised, unable to fund burial’_

HARARE – Three members of one family have died from carbon monoxide poisoning after a charcoal brazier was left burning as they slept in their one-roomed house in Goromonzi, an official said on Sunday.

Government spokesman Ndavaningi Mangwana said the incident happened at Tafirenyika Village in Chief Chikwaka’s area in Goromonzi on October 2.

The deceased are Thulani Richard Mugugu, 50, Kelly Phiri, 12, and Allison Mugugu, who was 1 year 9 months.

“The four retired to bed around 9PM in their one-roomed house, leaving the brazier burning for warmth,” Mangwana said.

Petronella Tatenda Antonio, 30, Thulani’s wife, survived. She is the mother of both children. Kelly was from her previous union while Allison was Mugugi’s child.

It was not immediately clear how she survived.

Antonio is receiving counselling, Mangwana said.

He added that Goromonzi police attended the scene and “no foul play [is] suspected.”

The bodies were taken to Parirenyatwa Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.

Mangwana said the bereaved family faces further hardship.

“The family is destitute and traumatised, unable to fund burial,” he said.

“Mbaura (brazier) kills, please let’s take caution.”

02/10/2026

*I Was Paid In Full, says Mukanya*

CHIMURENGA music icon Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo has told H-Metro that he was paid his performance fees for two shows in Harare.

Mukanya was hired by businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a US$1 million deal.

However, Jah Prayzah’s wedding ceremony has been postponed indefinitely in the wake of Chivayo’s death in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

Speaking to H-Metro last night, Mukanya said he is still in shock after receiving the tragic news of Chivayo’s death.

“I can confirm that l was paid in full for the work l was supposed to do and l will honour my contract of work.

“At the moment l don’t have much to say as l am still in shock with the death of Wicknell.

“May the Lord comfort his family and his loved ones,” Mukanya said.

Mapfumo said he will return to his base and come back when a new date is set.

“I will go back to America and will definitely be back for the show.

“My team is making new arrangements with all the involved stakeholders and l think we will have a clear picture after the burials.”

His publicist Cuthbert Chiromo echoed the same sentiments and confirmed that they were in touch with Jah Prayzah’s team for new dates.

“Mukanya was paid in full and right now l am in touch with Jah Prayzah’s management for new dates and definitely, Mukanya will perform,” he said. —*HMetro*

20/08/2026

*About 200 undocumented Zimbabweans held in South Africa for over a month*

ROBERTSON, South Africa — About 200 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals have been held in detention in Robertson in South Africa’s Western Cape province for more than a month following a crackdown on undocumented migrants, eNCA reports.

The group was arrested during operations conducted in June and July.

The Zimbabwean Civic Movement is demanding that the detainees be processed and repatriated rather than continue being held.

Among those detained is a couple whose 3-year-old child has been left in the care of others.

Sibonile Shumba said she is struggling to provide for herself while caring for two young children.

Her sister, Sinoneni, was arrested along with her husband, Arthur Moyo, in July.

The couple has been in custody for a month, while their 3-year-old daughter remains in Sibonile's care.

Other Zimbabweans who worked on farms and in the construction sector are also being held in Robertson.

Seventeen of them paid fines to secure their release while awaiting deportation.

However, they remain detained at the Montagu, Ashton and Bonnievale police stations, while others are still waiting for dates for their court appearances at the Robertson Correctional Services Centre.

Zimbabwean activists said they are appealing to the South African government to speed up the process and allow the detainees to repatriate themselves.

South Africa's Home Affairs and Correctional Services departments said they were looking into the matter but could not confirm the individuals' processing or deportation status.

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24/07/2026

*Highlanders chairman, vice and treasurer killed in road accident*

BULAWAYO – Three top Highlanders executives perished on Thursday evening after their vehicle hit a cow, leading to a multi-vehicle collision in Lochard, about 50km from Bulawayo on the Harare highway.

Club chairman Kenneth Mhlophe, a retired army colonel, vice chairman Fiso Siziba and treasurer Nkani Khoza were returning from Kariba driving in a Ford Raptor.

Highlanders lost 1-0 on the road to ZPC Kariba on Wednesday.

Khoza was allegedly behind the wheel of the Ford Raptor which hit a cow at around 8PM before side-swiping a bus heading towards Harare. The impact disabled the vehicle’s controls before the collision with the bus.

A woman travelling with the Highlanders executives was allegedly thrown out of the vehicle when it overturned, before being run-over by another car, killing her instantly.

The Bulawayo Fire Brigade was called to the scene to help remove the bodies of the executives trapped in their vehicle.

Mhlophe, who owned Nokel Security, was in his second spell as Highlanders chairman and had recently indicated that he would not seek re-election when his three-year term ends in January next year.

Siziba was a superintendent in the Zimbabwe Republic Police while Khoza was owner of Totally Uniforms, a company specialising in school supplies.

22/07/2026

*Holy Ten arrested after girl, 14, accuses him of r**e*

HARARE – Troubled hip-hop star Holy Ten was arrested on Tuesday accused of ra**ng a girl, 14.

The Pressure hitmaker recently completed rehabilitation for drug and alcohol addiction at a facility in Rustenburg, South Africa, funded by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son, Collins.

Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said: “The ZRP confirms the arrest of a local musician, 27, on allegations of r**e involving a 14-year-old complainant in Hatfield area, Harare, on July 20, 2026. More details will be released in due course.”

Holy Ten, whose real name is Mukudzei Modecay Chitsama, has clashed with several high-profile figures, including preacher Uebert Angel and Collins Mnangagwa.

After collaborating with Winky D on their hit single Ibotso, he later claimed he had been coerced into voicing lyrics seen as critical of the ruling Zanu PF party.

He would later soften that claim, saying he was “not forced as such” to sing the politically charged lyrics, adding: “But Winky D bought me two Stretons and Hawaiian pizza knowing if I get drunk I won’t ask too many questions.”

20/07/2026

_ *Spain beat 10-man Argentina to lift second men's World Cup;
Spain finally broke the dogged resistance of 10-man Argentina in extra time to win the men’s World Cup for the second time as a drab final ended dramatically. The Barcelona winger Ferran Torres scored the only goal of a disjointed game in the 106th minute, with Argentina’s cynical approach summed up by a mass confrontation sparked by Leandro Paredes pushing Gavi and Eric García to the ground after the final whistle, which led to the Boca Juniors midfielder following Enzo Fernández in being shown a red card. _*— The Guardian

14/07/2026

*UK triple murder suspect bought gun in South Africa, possibly to kill himself, court hears*

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – A man arrested in Johannesburg on Friday who is suspected of murdering his wife and two daughters in Britain bought an unlicensed gun, possibly to kill himself, South ‌African police said.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, appeared in a Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Monday and was remanded in custody until July 22, for authorities to establish whether he is in South Africa legally.

He has been charged ⁠in South Africa with illegal possession of a fi***rm, which carries a potential 15-year prison sentence for first-time offenders, while the court will also consider whether he should be extradited to Britain.

British prosecutors have authorised police to charge Tshuma with three counts of murder, after the bodies of his wife, 42, and daughters, 15 and 5, were found at their home in Bedfordshire early this month.

Tshuma left ‌Britain ⁠via Heathrow Airport before the bodies were discovered, South African police said.

“According to our investigation, after landing in South Africa on July 5, he then went to one of the townships and he bought this particular unlicensed ⁠fi***rm,” South African police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe told reporters.

“It is our suspicion that this … fi***rm was going to be used to end his life.”

South Africa ⁠had received a provisional extradition request from Britain but was waiting for a full document, Mathe added.

She said Tshuma had family in ⁠South Africa who helped police apprehend him.

“His family did not harbour him. … They played a very pivotal role,” Mathe said. – Reuters

28/06/2026

*Nurses demand urgent action at Ngomahuru Psychiatric Hospital after patient dies following escape*

THE Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) has called on the government to urgently address deteriorating infrastructure and security at Ngomahuru Psychiatric Hospital in Masvingo following the death of a mentally ill patient who escaped from the facility.

Beatrice Murera was found dead in the Tugwi River after escaping from the psychiatric hospital on June 16 through a damaged perimeter fence. Her body was recovered on Tuesday this week.

In a statement, ZINA president Enock Dongo described conditions at the institution as dire, warning that both patients and health workers were being exposed to unnecessary risks due to ageing infrastructure and inadequate security.

“The Association understands that the hospital’s perimeter fence has been in a state of disrepair for an extended period. Concerns regarding its condition have reportedly been raised on numerous occasions, with recommendations made for its urgent replacement. However, no meaningful intervention has been undertaken to address the problem.

“ZINA has also received disturbing reports that the Acute Ward, which houses patients with severe mental health conditions requiring close supervision, is in a deplorable state.

“The ward’s roof is reportedly on the verge of collapsing, posing a serious danger to both patients and staff. The damaged structure has also created additional escape points, making it easier for patients to leave the facility unnoticed,” said Dongo.

Murera’s death is not the first tragedy linked to patient’s escape from the hospital.

Another patient was previously killed by a crocodile after attempting to cross the nearby Tugwi River.

Dongo said the hospital’s proximity to the river, coupled with crumbling infrastructure, had significantly increased the risks faced by patients.

“Further compounding the situation is the loss of electricity, following the destruction of the hospital’s transformer by fire last month. The resulting power outages have left wards in darkness, particularly during winter, when the existing solar system is unable to generate sufficient electricity to provide reliable lighting throughout the night.

“These conditions significantly undermine patient security and make effective monitoring extremely difficult. The hospital’s proximity to the Tugwi River presents an even greater danger. Patients who escape from the institution face life-threatening risks, including drowning or attacks by crocodiles, making urgent improvements to security and infrastructure a matter of life and death.

“As a result of the deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate security measures, patients are reportedly able to leave the hospital premises with relative ease, exposing them to numerous dangers, including injury, exploitation and, tragically, loss of life,” added Dongo.

ZINA urged authorities to urgently rehabilitate the hospital’s infrastructure and strengthen security measures to prevent further avoidable deaths.

26/06/2026

A 25-year-old Chiredzi man is in police custody after allegedly murdering his two children, aged 3 years and 18 months, at his homestead in Musengi Village under Chief Masivamele in the early hours of Thursday, 18 June. The incident occurred between 3 am and 4 am following a misunderstanding between the accused, Josiah Dumela, and his wife, Laiza Matavi, 39. Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and the suspect’s arrest, saying he was assisting with investigations. _*— Pindula*_

A teacher at Bonda Girls High School in Mutasa District, Manicaland, is said to be on the run after being implicated in an alleged sexual misconduct case involving a female pupil, according to an internal report released by the school. The report says security staff got a tip-off on the evening of 24 June that a female pupil had allegedly got into a teacher’s private car and was taken to his house. Security officers reportedly followed the vehicle and intercepted it after the pupil was seen leaving the house and getting back into the car. School authorities say the pupil was immediately taken into protective custody and escorted to the headmaster’s office. The accused teacher allegedly fled before he could be questioned. _*— ZIFm*_

A Chiredzi man arrested on Tuesday after allegedly appearing in a viral video criticising President Emmerson Mnangagwa and businessman Wicknell Chivayo over the demolition of vendors’ stalls in the town has been granted bail. Tafadzwa Matanhuse, 32, was given US$200 bail by Chiredzi Magistrate Tendai Mutamba on Thursday afternoon. The magistrate ruled that Matanhuse was a suitable candidate for bail despite the State’s objections. _*— Masvingo Mirror*_

March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who is organising the planned demonstration on 30 June, says the South African government must take full responsibility for whatever happens during the nationwide action. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, 24 June, Ngobese-Zuma said it wasn’t their job to protect the country – that falls to the government. _*— Agencies*_

Back-to-back earthquakes have killed at least 164 people in Venezuela, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on Thursday, 25 June. According to reports, in Caracas, rescuers are still picking through the rubble, and people have been heard calling for help from under collapsed buildings.The two quakes struck just seconds apart on the evening of 24 June, sending residents pouring into the streets in panic.*— NBC*_

The government is planning to rebase the economy for a third time in less than a decade, two years before its target date of attaining upper-middle-income status. The move will reshape key economic indicators, which may distort whether the milestone is economically or statistically driven. _*— NewsDay*_

The continued emergence of politically-connected individuals who profiteer from securing government contracts despite lacking the capacity to execute them, commonly known as tenderpreneurs, has turned out to be a major corruption concern within the country’s public procurement system. The issue dominated discussions in Harare yesterday at a breakfast meeting organised by Transparency International Zimbabwe, which brought together key justice sector institutions to reflect on anti-corruption efforts and strengthen collaboration in combating graft.. _*— NewsDay*_

Dynamos Football Club has moved to contain growing speculation over alleged match manipulation after an internal letter suspending head coach Genesis Mangombe was leaked to the public. In a statement released on Thursday, 25 June, Executive Chairman Vincent Chawonza said the correspondence to Mangombe and some members of his technical team was “strictly confidential” and meant for internal disciplinary processes only. _*— Agencies*_

Government has warned that it will repossess dormant coal concessions as Zimbabwe elevates coal to the status of a special critical mineral amid renewed global interest in the resource and growing concerns over energy security. The move comes as major economies, including the United States, revive coal-fired generation capacity despite international pressure to transition away from fossil fuels. _*— Agencies*_

South Africa created history on Wednesday by reaching the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating South Korea 1-0 in a tense Group A decider. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal midway through the second half as Bafana Bafana completed a remarkable turnaround following their disappointing opening defeat to Mexico. _*

19/06/2026

King Mswati grants Wicknell *Chivayo a diplomatic passport during Eswatini visit*

HARARE – Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo says he has been granted Eswatini citizenship and a diplomatic passport by King Mswati III, following what he described as an audience with the monarch at the Royal Palace on Thursday.

In a lengthy post on his verified page, accompanied by photographs of him holding the diplomatic passport, Chivayo said the king’s “most humbling instruction to his administration” resulted in him being granted citizenship “as the king accepted me as his young, fellow African son.”

“Coupled to this, I was further presented with a diplomatic passport, meant to facilitate ease of travel and doing business in Eswatini, in the various pursuits in infrastructure development,” he wrote.

Chivayo said the king had taken a “keen interest” in his philanthropic work in Zimbabwe and across the continent, and had commended his support for “revolutionary parties in the Southern African region, particularly Zanu PF under the visionary leadership of H.E. President E.D Mnangagwa.”

He said discussions with the king extended to investment opportunities in Eswatini’s energy sector, with Chivayo offering assurances that his companies and “strategic technical partners” stood ready to mobilise capital and raise debt funding from local banks and pension funds for “bankable projects.”

“Unlike our beloved motherland Zimbabwe, which has suffered from decades of economic sanctions and perceived sovereign risk, Eswatini presents a grand opportunity for massive development,” he wrote, citing the kingdom’s credit rating and support from multilateral development financiers.

Through his companies Intratrek and IMC Communications, Chivayo has won state contracts worth nearly $1 billion in Zimbabwe, mainly in the energy sector.

An ally of Mnangagwa and major Zanu PF financier, Chivayo is accused of exploiting his proximity to power to win the contracts. He denies any corruption.

King Mswati is the latest head of state to open his palace doors to the 45-year-old who has been hosted by a string of African leaders including Kenya’s William Ruto, Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan, Peter Mutharika of Malawi, Mozambican leader Daniel Chapo, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu and Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema among others.

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