Hwange

Husband, wife and accomplice denied bail in Vic Falls drug case

Published

12 months ago

September 2, 2024

BY STAFF REPORTER

Lloyd Burati, Ronald Kukuya, and Kukuya’s wife, Sithengimpilo Ngwenya, appeared before Victoria Falls Magistrate Court on initial appearance on Friday, accused of possessing 210 grams of methamphetamine worth US$1,050.

The trio faces charges of contravening Section 67(1)(3) of S.I 150 of 1991 of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control (General) Regulations, 1991, and Section 38(3) of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act Chapter 15:03.

According to the police memorandum, Burati was arrested on August 29, after detectives received information that he was in possession of dangerous drugs at his residence. A search conducted on him led to the recovery of one sachet of substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

Further investigations led to the arrest of Kukuya, who was allegedly selling drugs to Burati. When detectives approached the two accused persons, Kukuya ingested two sachets of drugs, which were later recovered from his room.

The recovered drugs weighed 210 grams and have a street value of US$1 050

On August 30, Kukuya’s wife, Sithengimpilo Ngwenya, was also jointly charged and appeared in court alongside her husband.

The accused persons were legally represented by Givemore Muvhiringi of Muvhiringi and Associates, while the state was represented by Public Prosecutor Josephine Gurazhira.

Magistrate Linda Dzvene presided over the case and remanded the accused persons in custody for bail ruling this Monday after police asked for more time to investigate the case.

Hwange

Silibaziso Mlotshwa to be installed as new Chief Mvuthu

Published

1 day ago

August 13, 2025

VicFallsLive

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.

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.

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.

Hwange

Hwange Colliery Company to resume alcohol monitoring program

Published

2 days ago

August 12, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

Hwange Colliery Company Limited has announced that its Alcohol Monitoring Program will officially resume on Wednesday, across all areas.

According to a memo , the program is a critical part of the company’s commitment to safety, health, and productivity. It is implemented in line with the company’s workplace policies and legal obligations.

The memo stated that ensuring a substance-free work environment, especially in high-risk areas, is essential to the wellbeing of all employees and the overall performance of the organization.

All employees are expected to comply fully with the requirements of the program. Testing will be conducted randomly and routinely as stipulated in the Alcohol & Drug Monitoring Procedure (SHEQP 2.09).

The memo also warned that appropriate disciplinary procedures will apply in cases of non-compliance or policy violation.

Hwange

Teacher sentenced to 15 months for assaulting student with wooden stick

Published

2 weeks ago

July 28, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A Hwange Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a 27-year-old teacher, Shyleen Nenduva, to 15 months imprisonment for brutally assaulting a 15-year-old grade 7 student.

According to court records, on July 9, Nenduva from Gwai, struck the student several times on the back with a wooden stick, punched him once in the chest, and violently pushed him onto a desk. The assault resulted in the student sustaining a swollen and painful right elbow.

The court heard that the incident occurred after the student misbehaved outside the classroom, prompting Nenduva to caution him. However, a misunderstanding ensued, leading to the physical altercation.

In sentencing Nenduva, the court suspended 6 months of the imprisonment term for 5 years. The remaining 9 months were suspended on condition that Nenduva performs 315 hours of community service.