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An 18-YEAR-OLD Form Three pupil at Mudadisi High School in Chivi allegedly committed suicide by poisoning after being reprimanded over a boyfriend by her sister-in- law. The body of Paidamoyo Munhowa of Taruvinga Village under Headman Madamombe was found along a foot path, about 50 metres from their homestead by her sister in-law , Ms Sheila Shoko (33). Paidamoyo was frothing from the mouth and beside her body there was a small pesticide bottle. Masvingo police spokesperson Inspector Charity Mazula said the incident occurred on Wednesday at around 11 PM. She said the girl's body was taken to Chivi Mission Hospital mortuary for post-mortem. "We have received a report of sudden death by poisoning involving a Form Three girl from Mudadisi High School in Chivi under Headman Madamombe area. "The girl allegedly consumed poison after being reprimanded by her sister-in-law for coming home late from school. No foul play is suspected," said Insp Mazula. Sources close to the fa...

A 24 year old mentally challenged man from Chiredzi allegedly stoned his father to death, police have confirmed. Fambai Chindani of Bhobho Village under Chief Tshovani, a mental patient who is said to have stopped taking his medication in November 2014, allegedly attacked Mundawana Chindani (85) on Wednesday morning. Police are yet to establish the motive behind the killing. Masvingo police spokesperson Inspector Charity Mazula said the deceased's body was taken to Chiredzi District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem. "We have received a report of murder involving a mentally challenged man who stoned to death his elderly father in Chiredzi. The suspect has been arrested and is assisting with investigations," said Insp Mazula. She said Fambai attacked his father without apparent provocation. "Around 9 AM, Fambai saw Chindani leaving home for Masekesa Business centre at Ndali area and followed him while armed with stones," said Insp Mazula. Fambai, she added, sudde...

10 Killed In Deadly Clashes With Municipal Police   Ten people have died and several others been injured from clashes between the municipal police, on the one hand, pirate taxis and vendors, on the other since January this year, residents told council and their representative body, a situation that will force the council to re-think its policy of removing them from undesignated pick-up and vending points. The deceased were run over by speeding kombis, illegal pirate taxis known as zvipipipi (derived from their hooting for customers) fleeing during several raids in the city. The shocking revelations came out during a community meeting held this week that was attended by several councillors at Mucheke Hall. It was reported that while some lost their lives, many had been left disabled and wheelchair-bound after being hit by the overspeeding of these public transporters. Although the names of the deceased could not be established, however, Rocky Kamuzondo from ward three said about four ...