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Jambezi villager loses 15 herd of cattle to suspected Zambian rustlers   

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A woman from Jambezi near Victoria Falls lost 15 herd of catle to suspected cross border cattle rustlers after their spoors was traced to the Zambezi River bank.

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Matabeleland North police spokesperson Glory Banda said the cattle belonging to Beauty Ncube (44) of Sidinda Village 2 under Chief Shana went missing on October 23.

Their spoors were tracked the Kemabondo, a crossing area into Zambia.

Banda said Sibanda’s 25 herd of cattle were released from the kraal on October 23 at around 10AM by her son Mickel Ndlovu (20), who drove them to the Sidinda grazing area and left them unattended.

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On the same day at around 3PM, Ndlovu discovered that 15 cattle were missing from the herd.

“He searched for them until he returned home around 8.30PM with only 10 and notified his mother,” Banda said.

“On the following day around 6AM, Sibanda’s son proceeded to Lumbora in Sidinda and continued searching.

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“The spoors led him to the grazing lands along the Zambezi River near the Kemabondo crossing area, but he could not locate the missing cattle.”

He added: “The missing cattle are as follows , two black and white steers with small horns, one brown and white steer with small horns, one brown steer with horns pointing sideways, one brown cow with horns pointing upwards with a bell, one brown hornless cow with a bell, one brown cow with white spots and horns pointing to the front, one black and white cow with a bell and horns pointing upwards, one brown and white heifer with horns pointing upwards, and black and white heifer with small horns pointing sideways, one brown heifer with horns pointing backwards , one brown female calf with white belly and a spot on its forehead, one male brown calf with white spots, one brown female calf and one female brown calf with white spots.”

In the past, some village heads in the Jambezi area have claimed that cattle rustlers from Zambia are in the habit of raiding their livestock.

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Villagers say the Zambians invade their kraals or grazing lands armed with guns.

Banda appealed to members of the public to report to their nearest police station if they have information or seen anyone selling the identified cows.

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Police Hunt For A Nkayi Murder Fugitive

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A Nkayi man is reportedly on the run after allegedly assaulting a fellow villager with an unknown object on the head on New Year’s Day. 

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Police have identified the fugitive at Joinisa Tshuma from Dabe village who is being sought for a murder charge. 

“ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Joinisa Tshuma who is being sought in connection with a case of murder in which Mcebisi Moyo died on 07/01/24,” police appealed. 

“The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim on the head with an unknown object near a bush in Dabe Village, Nkayi on 01/01/24 before he fled the scene.”

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According to police, the victim sustained some head injuries and he was admitted at Nkayi District Hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.

Meanwhile, Police in Machipisa are also  investigating a case of murder which occurred on Wednesday, in which a yet to be identified male adult approximately aged 30 years who was wearing a yellow t-shirt, black trousers, black gum boots and a black cap, was found lying dead with a stab wound on the back near Mapuranga Transport Service Garage in Harare. 

Police are also appealing to the public with information surrounding the incident. 

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“Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.” 

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Full ZRP Statement on Armed Robberies Raiding Elite Schools 

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As the schools open, parents and guardians are in the process of paying school fees, levies and other related school costs, for their children.

School authorities are therefore urged to deposit all monies at financial institutions to curb armed robbery cases.

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The issue of collecting cash by school authorities at schools should be reconsidered given the recent armed robbery cases.

The Police has recorded armed robbery cases in Bulawayo and Chinhoyi in which schools are being targeted.

In one of the cases, unknown suspects pounced at George Silundika High School at corner George Silundika Street and Third Avenue, Bulawayo on 06th January 2024, where they stole US$17 280.00 cash which was in a cash box.

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In another case which occurred at Lomagundi College, Chinhoyi on 09th January 2024, 12 unknown suspects attacked security guards before stealing an undisclosed amount of cash, a Mazda Tribute motor vehicle, cellphones and laptops, among other valuables.

School authorities are urged to step up security measures at schools and employ guards from reputable security service providers who constantly monitor and review deployments.

Above all, school authorities should install CCTV at points of entry and administration offices.

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The Zimbabwe Republic Police is concerned that some of these robbery cases are resulting from leakage of information.

Members of the public are warned that those who provide inside information to robbery syndicates will be arrested.

Police crack teams are firm on the ground and will pounce on armed robbery syndicates for the law to take its course in earnest.

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ARTUZ condemns government for opening of school amid Cholera outbreak

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The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has condemned the government’s decision to reopen schools due to the cholera outbreak wreaking havoc in most parts of the country, labeling the move reckless and disregarding the pressing concerns raised by parents and teachers. 

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Statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Child Care last week showed since the outbreak of cholera, Zimbabwe has recorded 15 137 suspected cholera cases, 1 759 confirmed cases, 14 578 recoveries, 67 confirmed deaths and 266 suspected deaths.

“We vehemently condemn the government’s reckless decision to open schools amidst the widespread cholera outbreak, completely disregarding the pressing concerns raised by parents and teachers,” reads the statement.

“We demand that the government immediately mobilize substantial resources to ensure the safe reopening of schools because our children deserve nothing less than a secure and conducive learning environment. 

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“It is the duty of the government to provide sanitary solutions and ensure the safety and well-being of our children.

The union also called on the government to consider an upward increment of teachers’ salaries, criticizing the government’s lack of engagement with educators, particularly regarding their ongoing demand for a US$1 260 salary.

“Also, it is utterly disappointing to witness such a hasty move without even bothering to engage with the educators who have been tirelessly advocating for a just salary of US$1260.

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“The safety and welfare of our students and teachers should be the utmost priority, but it seems that the government is callously neglecting this responsibility.

“It is high time for the government to prioritize the well-being of our education system and take meaningful action to address the urgent needs of our dedicated teachers. ” 

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