In the community

Woman tortured, raped at gunpoint by married Lupane man

Published

1 year ago

August 13, 2024

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A young woman was on Saturday night subjected to a horrific ordeal when she was threatened with a gunshot, assaulted, and raped by a married man in Lupane.

The accused, a 50-year-old man, had been served supper by the victim, a 24-year-old woman, at his house in King Lobhengula Township.

According to the police memo, he then ordered her to accompany him to his workplace, in company of another friend.

Once at the workplace, the accused person invited the victim to his vehicle which was left parked outside. While inside, he pushed her to the ground, before removing her clothing and sexually assaulting her, despite her protests.

“The accused person started to undress the complainant removing her pant,” the report read.

“The complainant reprimanded the accused person’s behavior but he threatened to shot the matter with a gun which he claimed was kept at his work place.

“The accused person went on to remove complainant’s pant and pushed her down facing upwards before removing his pair of trousers and raping her.”

After the ordeal, he, again threatened to assault her further if she reported the incident.

The next day, the victim attempted to report the abuse to the accused person’s wife (21), but was met with violence.

“The accused person became violent and hit the complainant once on the thigh with an iron bar, but was reprimanded by a certain man who was passing by, allowing the victim to escape.”

The victim later reported the incident to the police and received medical attention.

The accused person was arrested, and investigations are ongoing.

In the community

Hwange driver convicted for negligent driving

Published

20 hours ago

September 10, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A 24-year-old Hwange man has been convicted for negligent driving following an incident that left a pedestrian severely injured.

The hearing took place at the Hwange Magistrates’ Courts, where the National Prosecuting Authority laid out the details of the case against Ndabezinhle Moyo.

On 21 November last year, Moyo was driving a Toyota Hilux along an unnamed road in Phase 4, when he collided with a pedestrian.

According to the prosecution, the vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left view mirror, resulting in a fractured lower limb. The victim was promptly taken to St. Patrick’s Hospital for medical treatment.

The state presented its case against Moyo, highlighting two key points of negligence. First, they argued that Moyo failed to maintain proper control of his vehicle, a crucial aspect of safe driving. Second, they contended that Moyo did not take reasonable action to prevent the accident when it became apparent that a collision was imminent.

During the proceedings, Moyo was found guilty as charged. The magistrate imposed a fine of US$600, emphasizing the importance of road safety and the consequences of negligent driving. Alternatively, if Moyo fails to pay the fine, he faces a six-month imprisonment sentence.

Additionally, he was ordered to surrender his driver’s license for endorsement, a decision meant to underscore the gravity of his actions and to encourage safer driving practices in the future.

In the community

Woman connives with boyfriend to kill step mother

Published

7 days ago

September 4, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A chilling murder case has unfolded in Tsholotsho, where a 34-year-old woman, Linnar Muzimela, and her boyfriend, Nkosi, are being sought by police for allegedly killing Muzimela’s 58-year-old step mother, Jenifer Dube.

According to the police, the brutal murder occurred in Magotsha Line in May 2025. The suspects allegedly buried Dube’s body in a shallow grave in the garden, where it was later retrieved by police on Tuesday, this week.

Police are now appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of Muzimela and Nkosi. The motive behind the murder is still unclear, but the police are working tirelessly to piece together the events surrounding Dube’s tragic death.

In the community

Victoria Falls Junior Council urged to propose projects for 2026 budget

Published

1 week ago

September 1, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

In a significant push to empower the youth and encourage community development, Kholwani Mangena, the Chamber Secretary of Victoria Falls City Council, has urged the Junior Council to identify and propose projects they wish to see funded in the 2026 budget.

This call to action was made during a recent budget consultation meeting held at Chinotimba Clinic, where concerns about the lack of support for the Junior Council and local youth from the council’s livelihoods program were raised.

Mangena highlighted an opportunity, revealing that the council has earmarked a piece of land specifically for youth-led initiatives, particularly in agriculture.

“Otherwise, on the other projects you have proposed such as poultry in this coming budget, for 2026, we have earmarked some piece of land so that if you want to do poultry, you can do that,” she stated. Her message was clear: youth and women, as well as people with disabilities, must take the initiative to define their projects and funding needs.

The Secretary brought attention to previous efforts made by the council to support marginalized groups, mentioning, “We gave them a piece of land somewhere about three months ago,” referring to the land allocated for various community projects. She encouraged the Junior Council to be proactive in outlining their desired projects, saying, “Identify your projects. Be clear about the projects that you want to do and the funding. And then we can ask the council to fund those.”

Mangena also offered support for fundraising efforts, suggesting that the council could provide initial funding for activities like a talent show to help raise funds for their proposed initiatives. “Before the end of the year, we can do that. For example, maybe you want to do some fundraising. We can give you the money to start that fundraising,” she continued, emphasizing the importance of grassroots efforts in driving change and development.