Conductor killed in bus accident along Dandanda-Jotsholo road

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19 hours ago

November 20, 2024

BY STAFF REPORTER

A bus conductor lost his life in a tragic accident along Dandanda-Jotsholo Road in Lupane after being run over by the bus he was working on.

The incident occurred on November 17, at approximately 1:30 a.m.

According to the police report, the conductor was hanging precariously on the moving bus and unfortunately slipped and fell, resulting in fatal injuries.

The police are now urging bus operators and crew members to exercise extreme caution and adhere to safety protocols to avoid such devastating accidents.

They specifically warn against allowing loaders or conductors to hang dangerously on moving vehicles, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety on the roads.

Lupane woman accused of killing own child

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2 months ago

September 23, 2024

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A 22-year-old woman has appeared in court, facing murder charges after the death of her 14-month-old baby boy.

The incident occurred in Lupane on September 6.

According to the state, Patience Gelly Moyo is accused of taking her child outside and throwing him onto a rock surface, resulting in his death.

Lupane magistrate’s court was told that, she then moved the body to a bedroom hut and locked the door.

According to reports , Moyo took her child from the kitchen hut and went outside, where she committed the act.

After realizing the child was dead, she moved the body to the bedroom hut and locked the door. She then proceeded to the garden, returning home around 11AM to inform her mother-in-law of the child’s death.

A post-mortem examination revealed that the child’s death was caused by assault.

Moyo has been remanded in custody pending police investigations and medical examinations by two doctors in terms of the Mental Health Act.

She is scheduled to appear in court on October 1.

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Matabeleland North Province grapples with chronic illnesses and low school attendance

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2 months ago

September 10, 2024

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

New report reveals concerning trends in Matabeleland North Province: High rates of chronic illnesses like HIV & disability conditions, plus lower school attendance rates.

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Former Lupane East MP dies

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3 months ago

August 23, 2024

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has announced the death of former Lupane East Member of Parliament, Bright Vanya Moyo.

CCC deputy national spokesperson, Gift Ostallos Siziba, expressed deep sadness over the passing of Moyo, who was recalled from parliament in an “unjust” move he alleges was orchestrated by Sengezo Tshabangu and Zanupf.

Siziba remembered Moyo as a dedicated and tireless worker who was loved by the people of Lupane.

“He was a man of the people, a true fighter who remained steadfast and true to our ideals,” Siziba said. “He ran a good race, and we will miss him dearly. Rest in peace, bafo, until we meet again!”

Moyo’s death has been met with an outpouring of tributes and condolences from the community, who remembered him as a champion of the people.

His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the work he did for the people of Lupane.