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.

BY BAYANDA NKATHA

The government has completed the construction of the Welshman Mabhena Complex in Lupane, with 90% of civil servants’ houses now finished.

This milestone marks a significant step towards relocating some government services from Bulawayo to Lupane, starting next month.

Currently, most government offices for Matabeleland North are situated in Bulawayo’s Mhlahlandlela Government Complex, which has hindered citizens’ access to basic services for years.

During a Cabinet update on Tuesday, Vice President Kembo Mohadi reported on his visit to Lupane two months ago, where he assessed the readiness of the civil servant houses and government complex offices for occupancy.

“The civil servants’ houses are 90% complete while the Government complex is complete. The houses can be immediately completed, while the Government Offices can also be utilized before the end of the third quarter,” Mohadi said.

Mohadi also announced that 55 government officials have volunteered to relocate to Lupane and have been allocated 19 houses.

“Fifty-five Government officials have volunteered to immediately relocate to Lupane and are ready to move. A total of 19 houses have already been allocated to the 55 Government officials from the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies for the relocation,” he added.

Accordingly, Mohadi confirmed that government services will be available to the public from the Provincial Capital, Lupane, starting September 1.

“Accordingly, the public will be served from the Provincial Capital, Lupane with effect from 1st September, 2024,” he said.

This move aims to improve access to basic services for citizens in Matabeleland North.

BY STAFF REPORTER

Tragedy struck in Nyamandlovu, Lupane, when a 20-year-old mother strangled her 18-month-old son to death.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, at Zimdabule Village 4, Deli.

According to the police report, Siphethebuhle Nkomo had tried to silence her crying child but ultimately resorted to killing him.

“On 14/08/24, police in Nyamandlovu, Lupane arrested Siphethebuhle Nkomo (20) in connection with a case of murder in which she strangled to death her son (18 months) after failing to silence him while crying.” police said.

In another incident, a suspected mental patient, Fambisai Tavengerwei (50), killed his 2-year-old son by striking him with a log on the head several times.

This incident occurred on the same day, August 14, at Madzore Village, Nyakunhuwa, Zaka.

In Kwekwe, another gruesome murder occurred on August 17, at Village Kombora, Silobela.

Felix Chingama (46) struck his uncle, Prosper Munanzvi (55), with a brick on the head and then hit him with a log all over the body.

The motive behind the murder was a suspicion that the victim was dating Chingama’s wife. Munanzvi died on the spot.

In Zvishavane, a group of six suspects assaulted Lovemore Ngwenya (30) with machetes on August 17, near Mandava Bus Terminus.

The suspects had accused Ngwenya of assaulting a 14-year-old female juvenile for unknown reasons. Ngwenya succumbed to his injuries and died upon admission to a local hospital.

The police are appealing for information to arrest the suspects, only two of whom have been identified as Donny and Enthel.