In the community

Vic Falls landlords evicting tenants with COVID-19

Published

4 years ago

July 30, 2021

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

Some landlords in Victoria Falls are evicting tenants that test positive for Covid-19, putting pressure on the city’s isolation centres, it has been revealed.

Fungai Musinami, Hwange district medical officer, wrote to the Victoria Falls Combined Residents Association (Vifacora), pleading with them to help fight the stigmatisation of people that test positive for the disease.

“We need help addressing an issue that is arising in our community of people being chased away from their lodging places or relatives not willing to have people isolated at home when they test positive for Covid-19 even when they are stable and can really manage at home,”….

Musinami wrote in the letter seen by VicFallsLive.

“This really puts an unnecessary strain on our limited resources as we have to admit stable people into the isolation centre.

“May your organisation please help us.”

The Victoria Falls Hospital l and Beat Aids Project Zimbabwe are the two Covid-19 isolation centres in the resort city.

Vifacora chairperson Kelvin Moyo said bemoaned the stigmatisation of people with Covid-19 and described it as inhuman.

“This reminds us of how people used to neglect people with HIV and such stigmatisation tends to be catastrophic to those affected,” Moyo said.

“As a city we do not support such inhuman treatment and we would be mapping the way forward as leaders.”

Musinami also raised concern about an increase in the number of elderly people that had severe Covid-19 symptoms

“We are also starting to see more elderly people with severe Covid-19 who are in their 90s,” Musinami said.

“Can people also be careful around their elderly.”

Victoria Falls has over 150 active Covid-19 cases.

In the community

Chief Mvutu installation underway

Published

20 hours ago

August 15, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

Hwange District is bracing for a historic event today as Chief Mvutu is officially installed as the new substantive chief.

The installation ceremony, which comes eleven years after the passing of Silibaziso Mlotshwa’s father in 2014, is featuring speeches, entertainment, and traditional greetings.

According to the programme, the ceremony will commence with the arrival of invited guests, followed by the arrival of distinguished guests.

The event will feature speeches by various dignitaries, including Richard Moyo, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, and Senator Chief Mtshane Khumalo, President of the National Council of Chiefs.

Other highlights of the ceremony include the investiture of Chief Mvutu, the paying of allegiance by village heads, and the presentation of gifts.

The installation ceremony marks a significant milestone in the district’s history, bringing to an end a protracted dispute over the chieftainship.

The event is expected to attract dignitaries, community leaders, and residents from across the district.

In the community

Nkayi man in court for alleged rape of minor

Published

20 hours ago

August 15, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A 28-year-old man from Nkayi appeared before the Nkayi Magistrates’ Court, facing charges of raping his 15-year-old niece.

The prosecution alleges that the incident occurred on July 28, 2025, in a secluded bushy area. The accused is said to have sexually assaulted the minor after she refused his advances.

The matter was reported to the authorities, leading to the accused’s arrest. He has been remanded in custody pending his next court appearance.

The case has been referred to the Bulawayo Regional Court for further proceedings, with the accused set to appear on August 26.

In the community

Victoria Falls man sentenced to six months for domestic violence

Published

21 hours ago

August 15, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A 33-year-old Victoria Falls man has been sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for domestic violence charges. The sentence was handed down by the Victoria Falls Magistrates’ Court.

The man, from Chinotimba, was arrested on August 3 for a domestic violence charge. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the facts of the matter are as follows: a misunderstanding arose between the offender and his 32-year-old wife over money left in her jacket. Later that evening, the offender shouted at his wife before strangling her several times on the neck. The victim reported the matter to the police, which led to the offender’s arrest.

The court sentenced the offender to 6 months imprisonment, with two months suspended for five years on condition of good behavior.

A further four months were suspended on the condition that he performs 140 hours of community service.