Incidents
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Muduva Murder-Suicide: Wife’s Suicide Note Reveals Sexless Marriage Since 2022
New details have emerged in the tragic murder-suicide involving Commissioner Martin Muduva and his wife Lyliosa Chirara, including a suicide note referencing a sexless marriage since 2022 and a friend’s harrowing description of the crime scene.
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Tragic Murder-Suicide in Dzivaresekwa Claims MSU Lecturer and ZHRC Commissioner
Dr. Martin Muduva was killed by his wife, Lyliosa Chirara, who later took her own life in Harare’s Dzivaresekwa suburb. The incident followed a dispute over a secret customary marriage.
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Zimbabwe Human Rights Commissioner Martin Muduva Killed in Axe Attack, Wife Dies by Suicide
Martin Muduva, a commissioner with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, died after being struck with an axe in a domestic dispute at his Dzivarasekwa home. His wife later died from suspected poisoning.
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Kariba Ferry Disaster: Government Unveils Relief Measures, Amnesty Demands Independent Probe
Government has announced a comprehensive relief and recovery package for communities affected by the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, while Amnesty International is calling for an independent investigation into the tragedy that claimed 97 lives.
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Zimbabwe Driving Talent Heads to Germany, Tanzania First Gentleman Dies, Chivhu Rapist Sentenced
A roundup of today’s top stories: Zimbabwe sends driving competitors to Germany to improve road safety, Tanzania’s First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan passes away, and a Chivhu man receives 15 years for raping an elderly woman.
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Chipinge Man Arrested for Fraudulent Goats Deal
A man in Chipinge has been arrested for allegedly stealing nine goats and pocketing cash meant to buy livestock, police said.
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Chivhu Fire Disaster: 30 Burnt Alive as President Declares State of Disaster
A catastrophic fire in Chivhu has claimed the lives of 30 people, prompting President Emmerson Mnangagwa to declare a national state of disaster. Emergency crews responded to the scene, but the blaze proved fatal for dozens.
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Hezy Motors Founder Remains in Custody as Court Rejects Bail in Vehicle Import Fraud Case
Harare magistrate Jesse Kufa has denied bail to Hezy Motors Logistics founder Hazel Silibaziso Mafu, who faces fraud charges over an alleged vehicle importation scam involving nearly US$1 million and 79 complainants.
