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Nkayi man sought for shooting girlfriend

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The police are seeking assistance in locating Oscar Khumalo, a 62-year-old security guard from Nkayi District, who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred on July 7 in Bulawayo.

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The incident resulted in the death of Khangelani Nkiwane, aged 38, who was allegedly Khumalo’s girlfriend, following an argument in their room in Pumula North.

“The incident occurred when Khumalo, armed with a pistol from his workplace, threatened to kill Khangelani,”police statement read on Ezra Tshisa Sibanda’s Facebook page.

“She attempted to hide in their landlord’s bedroom, but Khumalo pursued her. Seeing that Nkiwane had locked herself inside with the help of her landlord  and the landlord’s grandchildren, Khumalo fired one shot through the door before proceeding to the bedroom window where he opened fire and short Khangelani two times at the back and once on the hand.”

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He reportedly fled the scene as neighbours alerted the police and the deceased as rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital but succumbed to her injuries the following day.

The police are urging anyone with information on Khumalo’s whereabouts to come forward and contact the authorities.

“Khumalo later reached out to her sister informing her of the whereabouts of the service arm which led to its recovery by the police in a nearby bush. However, Police currently do not have any leads on the current whereabouts of Khumalo.”

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Even the family is appealing for help.

“As Nkiwane family we are still devastated by the loss and the failure to gain justice to date. Please help us find this murderer so he can face justice for what he did. To anyone with information on Khumalo’s whereabouts or has seen him following this incident kindly contact CID Homicide; DC Dliwayo on cell number 0776 482 090 / 0713 395 900 or any nearest Police Station.”

Meanwhile, 40-year-old pastor, Moses Tshuma who raped and impregnated his 12 year old step daughter in Victoria Falls has been jailed for 28 years, with 8 years suspended.

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Dete teen convicted for theft

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BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A Dete teenager has been convicted of breaking into a local shop and stealing goods and cash worth US$131.

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Artwell Ncube, 18, of Lupote in Dete, was found guilty of aggravated unlawful entry by the Hwange Magistrates Court.

According to court records, Ncube used an unknown object to open the locked shop door between May 20 and 25, 2025. Once inside, he stole groceries, airtime, and US$50 in cash.

The shop owner unexpectedly returned to the premises on May 25 at midnight and found Ncube inside. The teenager fled, leaving some stolen items behind.

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A subsequent police investigation led to Ncube’s arrest. Property worth US$31 was recovered.

Ncube was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, which was fully suspended on condition that he repays ZWG3 516.04 to the complainant within six months and performs 110 hours of community service at Lupote Clinic which he started on Wednesday.

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Nightclub nightmare: Nkayi woman stabs man in brutal attack

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A 29-year-old Nkayi woman has escaped jail time after being convicted of assault for stabbing a man with a broken beer bottle during a violent altercation at a nightclub.

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The incident occurred end of last month, at around 11 pm, when the victim, a 26-year-old man from Cowdray Park, was playing snooker with a friend.

The offender’s aunt caught the attention of the victim’s friend, provoking the offender, who struck the victim on the arm with an empty beer bottle.

The victim attempted to flee, but the offender pursued him, stabbing him once in the back with a broken beer bottle. The victim was left unconscious and rushed to Nkayi District Hospital, where he remains under medical care.

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The Nkayi Magistrates’ Court sentenced the offender to 15 months’ imprisonment, suspending three months for five years on condition of good behavior.

The remaining 12 months were wholly suspended on the condition she performs 420 hours of community service.

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe has urged people to resolve disputes peacefully, emphasizing that violence has no place in communities.

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Silibaziso Mlotshwa to be installed as new Chief Mvuthu

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI 

A historic installation ceremony is set to take place on Friday, as Silibaziso Mlotshwa, daughter of the late Chief Mvuthu, Nyangayezizwe Mlotshwa, is scheduled to take over as the new chief.

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The installation comes after a prolonged dispute over the chieftaincy, which had been held up since Chief Mvuthu’s passing in 2014.

According to Paulos Ntini, the Prosecutor General at the Mvuthu’s monarchy, preparations for the ceremony are underway. “Preparations are going on well. So far, the road has been graveled to the homestead, and on Thursday, all the village heads, including myself, will be collecting gifts from the villagers for the ceremony,” he said.

The late Chief Mvuthu’s family had initially nominated his brother, Sanders Mlotshwa, as the successor in December 2014. However, Silibaziso challenged this decision in court, arguing that she was the rightful heir to the throne.

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The dispute had resulted in Headman Bishop Matata Sibanda acting as the chief until now.

Chief Mvuthu was a respected traditional leader in Matabeleland North and chaired the Hwange Community Share Ownership Scheme. He was also a retiree of Hwange Colliery Company, having left his job in 2008 to take over the chieftaincy.

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