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2/18/2025, 5:00:23 AM

*Family Rejects “Insulting” Lobola, Kills Middleman In Brutal Attack* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxXdfOItZ9kDjHTt0EGnIf A lobola middleman was killed in Mwenezi, Zimbabwe, after delivering what the bride’s family considered an “insulting” bride price. The incident happened on 11 February in Madzvaruse Village, under Chief Mazhetese. TellZim News reported: “A Mwenezi man was arrested and his accomplices are still at large after attacking and killing a lobola middleman (Munyai) over ‘insulting’ bride price. The middleman is alleged to have brought US$30 (approx R600) as initial bride price for the suspect’s daughter, and this angered the family who then assaulted the man to death.” “Insulting” Lobola Sparks Deadly Attack The middleman, known as a Munyai, was responsible for delivering the lobola offer on behalf of the groom’s family. However, the amount—US$30—was seen as an insult. A relative who witnessed the incident reportedly said: “They were expecting a reasonable amount, not US$30. When they heard this, tempers flared. They accused the Munyai of disrespecting their daughter and took matters into their own hands.” What started as an argument quickly turned violent. The middleman was attacked and fatally beaten by the bride’s family members. Suspect Arrested, Others On The Run Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the killing. His alleged accomplices remain at large. Authorities are continuing their investigations. A local villager, speaking on condition of anonymity, said: “This is shocking. Disagreements over lobola happen, but no one expected it to end in death. The Munyai was just the messenger.” Mwenezi police have urged people to settle disputes peacefully. A spokesperson stated: “We strongly discourage violence in such matters. Families should resolve differences through dialogue, not brutality.” The murder has left the community in shock. One elder commented: “Lobola is meant to bring families together, not tear them apart. This is tragic.” The case is expected to go to court soon, as police continue their search for the remaining suspects. What do you think? Should lobola customs be reformed to prevent such tragedies?

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2/18/2025, 5:00:22 AM

*📰Woman Pays Police to Torture Neighbour who Later Died After Three Days in Police Custody* *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL✅* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxXdfOItZ9kDjHTt0EGnIf A Nigerian man has died after spending three days in police custody, according to reports. It is claimed that he was arrested by a female neighbour who allegedly paid the police to punish him. The details emerged in a post on social media platform X. A user, @mo__bolaji_, stated that the man was taken from his home in Chevron by officers from the Ikota Police Post in Lagos. The post claims that he was held without any charges and later died while in custody. > It reads, “My brother was arrested at his home in Chevron by officers from the Ikota Police Post in Lagos. He was detained without committing any offense and later died in their custody.” The message also accuses the police of failing to inform the family about his death, stating they took his body to the Epe General Hospital mortuary and left it there. “Instead of notifying his family, they took his body to Epe General Hospital mortuary and abandoned it. They tortured him before dumping his corpse on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.”

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2/18/2025, 4:53:36 AM

*Detective ‘Kedha’ Chidawa weeps in court* *Detective ‘Kedha’ Chidawa weeps in court* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxXdfOItZ9kDjHTt0EGnIf The trial of private investigator Tafadzwa Chidawa, known as Detective Kedha, took an unexpected turn when he broke down in tears on the witness stand, forcing Magistrate Muchuchuti Guwuriro to adjourn proceedings. Backstory of the Case Chidawa is charged alongside his alleged accomplices Paradza Passmore Matuva, Perseverance Chisango, Malvern Mutanda, and Francis Takura in connection with a scam that targeted a Harare woman, Melody Matanhire. Matanhire was deceived by Mutanda, who claimed to need US$20,000 to clean soiled banknotes. The money was supposed to be used to restore the banknotes to their original condition. The Scam Unfolds The scam involved a seemingly legitimate operation to clean the soiled banknotes. Matanhire managed to secure the required US$20,000, which she handed over to Mutanda on August 27, 2020, at Blue Ridge Lodge in Harare. Unbeknownst to her, Mutanda had conspired with Chidawa and his accomplices to swindle her. Chidawa and his team stormed in, posing as police officers, and forcibly took Mutanda. They then divided the stolen money among themselves. Matanhire’s Desperate Attempt to Cover Up When the deception was discovered, Matanhire staged a robbery to explain the missing money to her husband. However, detectives from CID Homicide eventually caught up with Mutanda, recovering some of the property he had purchased using the stolen funds. Chidawa’s Testimony and the Emotional Breakdown Chidawa took the witness stand to defend himself, but his testimony ended in an emotional breakdown. He began to cry, forcing Chief Magistrate Muchuchuti Guwuriro to postpone the hearing to Monday, 17 February 2025. Chidawa’s breakdown added to the drama surrounding the case, which has captivated the nation with its intricate web of deceit and betrayal. Defendants at Large Mutanda and Takura remain at large, facing charges alongside Chidawa and others. The court has heard that the alleged accomplices had planned and executed the scam with precision, using their positions of authority to deceive and swindle Matanhire. The trial is expected to continue once Chidawa’s testimony has been resumed. Magistrate’s Decision to Adjourn Proceedings Magistrate Muchuchuti Guwuriro has adjourned the proceedings until Monday, 17 February 2025, to allow Chidawa’s emotional state to settle. The case has been marked by twists and turns, and this latest development has only added to the drama surrounding the trial. The trial of private investigator Tafadzwa Chidawa, known as Detective Kedha, took an unexpected turn when he broke down in tears on the witness stand, forcing Magistrate Muchuchuti Guwuriro to adjourn proceedings. Backstory of the Case Chidawa is charged alongside his alleged accomplices Paradza Passmore Matuva, Perseverance Chisango, Malvern Mutanda, and Francis Takura in connection with a scam that targeted a Harare woman, Melody Matanhire. Matanhire was deceived by Mutanda, who claimed to need US$20,000 to clean soiled banknotes. The money was supposed to be used to restore the banknotes to their original condition. The Scam Unfolds The scam involved a seemingly legitimate operation to clean the soiled banknotes. Matanhire managed to secure the required US$20,000, which she handed over to Mutanda on August 27, 2020, at Blue Ridge Lodge in Harare. Unbeknownst to her, Mutanda had conspired with Chidawa and his accomplices to swindle her. Chidawa and his team stormed in, posing as police officers, and forcibly took Mutanda. They then divided the stolen money among themselves. Matanhire’s Desperate Attempt to Cover Up When the deception was discovered, Matanhire staged a robbery to explain the missing money to her husband. However, detectives from CID Homicide eventually caught up with Mutanda, recovering some of the property he had purchased using the stolen funds. Chidawa’s Testimony and the Emotional Breakdown Chidawa took the witness stand to defend himself, but his testimony ended in an emotional breakdown. He began to cry, forcing Chief Magistrate Muchuchuti Guwuriro to postpone the hearing to Monday, 17 February 2025. Chidawa’s breakdown added to the drama surrounding the case, which has captivated the nation with its intricate web of deceit and betrayal. Defendants at Large Mutanda and Takura remain at large, facing charges alongside Chidawa and others. The court has heard that the alleged accomplices had planned and executed the scam with precision, using their positions of authority to deceive and swindle Matanhire. The trial is expected to continue once Chidawa’s testimony has been resumed. Magistrate’s Decision to Adjourn Proceedings Magistrate Muchuchuti Guwuriro has adjourned the proceedings until Monday, 17 February 2025, to allow Chidawa’s emotional state to settle. The case has been marked by twists and turns, and this latest development has only added to the drama surrounding the trial.

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2/18/2025, 5:08:55 AM

These two women were caught red-handed shoplifting at a mall in Bulawayo on Valentine’s Day. They are part of a five-woman syndicate that operates with a getaway car. Using distraction tactics, they confuse shop assistants and steal whatever they can get their hands on.

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2/18/2025, 5:00:21 AM

*📰Bulawayo Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping Mentally-Unstable Daughter* *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL✅* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxXdfOItZ9kDjHTt0EGnIf A 61-year-old man from Upper Rangemore has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping his mentally incapacitated stepdaughter. The ruling was made by the Bulawayo Magistrates Court. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, the crime took place on November 21, 2024, around 3 PM, at the family home. The accused forcibly had sexual intercourse with his 24-year-old stepdaughter, who is legally unable to give consent due to her mental condition. Reports indicate that he assaulted her while she was sleeping, covering her mouth and nose. -AfroGazette*📰Bulawayo Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping Mentally-Unstable Daughter* *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL✅* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCpFg0ICVfdASZ22l39 A 61-year-old man from Upper Rangemore has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping his mentally incapacitated stepdaughter. The ruling was made by the Bulawayo Magistrates Court. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, the crime took place on November 21, 2024, around 3 PM, at the family home. The accused forcibly had sexual intercourse with his 24-year-old stepdaughter, who is legally unable to give consent due to her mental condition. Reports indicate that he assaulted her while she was sleeping, covering her mouth and nose. -AfroGazette*📰Bulawayo Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping Mentally-Unstable Daughter* *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL✅* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCpFg0ICVfdASZ22l39 A 61-year-old man from Upper Rangemore has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping his mentally incapacitated stepdaughter. The ruling was made by the Bulawayo Magistrates Court. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, the crime took place on November 21, 2024, around 3 PM, at the family home. The accused forcibly had sexual intercourse with his 24-year-old stepdaughter, who is legally unable to give consent due to her mental condition. Reports indicate that he assaulted her while she was sleeping, covering her mouth and nose. -AfroGazette

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2/18/2025, 5:00:24 AM

📰 *Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Five Provinces* *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL:✅* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxXdfOItZ9kDjHTt0EGnIf The Meteorological Services Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in five provinces, including Matabeleland North, the Midlands, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland. According to the weather forecast, areas along the main watershed will experience a mix of weather conditions today, with partly cloudy and mild conditions in the morning giving way to mostly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered thunderstorms. "Heavy rainfall is expected in these regions, and residents are advised to stay prepared and remain vigilant during this period of unsettled weather," said the Meteorological Services Department. In contrast, other provinces will experience partly cloudy and mild conditions in the morning, becoming warm in the afternoon with isolated thundershowers expected. Yesterday, the Mashonaland provinces, Harare Metropolitan, Midlands, and northern parts of Manicaland experienced partly cloudy and mild conditions in the morning, with scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain predicted in some places. Significant rainfall amounts were recorded in various locations, including Agritex Nyamweda (70mm), Lusulu Tsetse Control (55mm), and Gwanda (47mm), among others. The Meteorological Services Department has advised residents to stay prepared for possible heavy rain and thunderstorms, emphasizing the importance of remaining vigilant during this period of unsettled weather.

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2/17/2025, 7:05:00 PM

*HORROR IN BULAWAYO: Woman jumps to death from third floor fleeing beating by her husband* ‼️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUtE0Wv7CqTATSZQk1hjxQ A 33-year-old woman died after jumping from the third floor of her apartment in a desperate attempt to escape an assault by her husband, at Burombo Flats in Bulawayo. The woman, Siphiwe Ndlovu, was reportedly fleeing her husband Meluleki Ndlovu, 44, on Saturday during a domestic argument that had turned violent. In a statement, Acting Bulawayo Police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, the incident took place at around 8.00 PM Meluleki, who was reportedly intoxicated, engaged in a violent argument with his wife over alleged infidelity. During the confrontation, Meluleki assaulted his wife with open hands while the door to their room was locked from the inside. In an attempt to escape the assault, Siphiwe jumped from the third-floor window, landing on her stomach. She was holding the keys to their home in her right hand at the time of the fall. Neighbours who witnessed the incident rushed to her aid, taking the keys from her hand and unlocking the door for the Meluleki to exit. Meluleki reportedly called an ambulance and took his wife to Mpilo Central Hospital, where she was admitted with serious injuries, including a fractured leg, a swollen stomach, and bleeding from the nose and mouth. On the following day, the police were notified, and an investigation was launched. Authorities visited the hospital, where they were informed that Siphiwe had died from her injuries. Meluleki was arrested and is now in police custody. Assistant Inspector Msebele expressed sorrow over the tragic incident, urging couples to resolve their differences peacefully. “It is disheartening that a life has been lost in such a way,” said Assistant Inspector Msebele. “We urge couples to solve their differences in an amicable manner and not to resort to violence. We also call on members of the public to avoid violence, especially when under the influence of alcohol.” Chronicle

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2/17/2025, 7:04:59 PM

*Failure to arrest Geza indicates Mnangagwa’s weakening power, political analyst* https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUtE0Wv7CqTATSZQk1hjxQ Renowned political commentator Brighton Mutebuka says the failure by the regime to arrest war veteran Blessed Geza (pictured) shows that President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is slowly loosing power. Geza is on fire calling on Mnangagwa to resign saying he has failed the nation dismally. The Zimbabwe Republic Police recently announced its intentions to arrest Geza accusing him of a number of crimes. And Mutebuka says the fundamentals on the ground suggest that ED is finished. “He appears to be in that denial stage. Geza not getting arrested suggests a dramatic decline in ED’s power,” he says. He adds that in totalitarian regimes such as Zimbabwe’s, the longer a political threat is at large, the bigger the risk of a perception of a catastrophic loss of power, real or imagined. “In short, the longer Geza remains at large, the more likely many will believe that ED will be toppled. “Each day that passes without his arrest = ED’s power dwindling/ evaporating by a similar margin. We saw that with Bob in ’17!,” he says. *Zwnews*

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2/17/2025, 7:04:57 PM

*I’m a Chigananda, says Secretary for Presidential Affairs Muguti* https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUtE0Wv7CqTATSZQk1hjxQ Secretary for Presidential Affairs in the Office of the President Tafadzwa Muguti says he is not among those people described by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as Zvigananda. Vice President Chiwenga described the so called Mbingas and those with unexplainable wealth as Zvigananda. Apparently, Muguti says his wealth is out of his sweat and blood. “With all the talk about Mbingas and Slay Queens who flaunt unknown wealth sources. “Share your (P) here (product or payslip/ in the form of the job). “For it is only through hard work and production that will get Zimbabwe’s economy going forward. “Share something you are doing actually contributing to the Nation’s growth “Take pride #showyourP,” he says. Muguti accompanied the message with photos of him at his farm, displaying a healthy crop. Apparently, Chiwenga who is next in line to succeed President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa warned is on record warning Zviganandas that the law will deal with them mercilessly. *Zwnews*

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2/17/2025, 7:04:54 PM

*ANOTHER DEADLY ACCIDENT* ‼️ *Two People Killed, 15 Injured After Kombi Veers Off the Road and Overturns on Harare-Masvingo Highway* ‼️ https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUtE0Wv7CqTATSZQk1hjxQ A Nissan Caravan Kombi was involved in an accident. Two people were killed while 15 others were injured when the rear tyre of a Nissan Caravan kombi burst. The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed the tragic accident which happened at the 156 kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Road “The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 15/02/25 at around 0630 hours at the 156 kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo Road, Chivhu.” The kombi which was carrying 17 passengers veered off the road before overturning and landing on its roof. “Two people were killed while 15 others were injured when the rear tyre of a Nissan Caravan kombi burst. Subsequently, the kombi veered off the road before overturning and landing on its roof. The kombi was carrying 17 passengers. The injured victims were taken to Chivhu General Hospital for treatment. The bodies of the victims were taken to Chivhu General Hospital mortuary for post mortem while the injured were admitted at the same hospital. In a separate accident, 3 people died and several others were injured after a Mandaza Bus travelling from Gutu collided with a Glen View 2 High School bus 10km before Beatrice. The two buses were involved in a head-on collision along the Harare-Masvingo Highway. iHarare