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Seven Binga men on the run after gruesome murder of two villagers

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Police is hunting for seven Binga men who are on the run after they allegedly murdered two villagers on separate incidences where one of the victims was being accused of infedility.

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Assistant Inspector Christopher Mahohoma confirmed the death of Stephen Mpofu (36) of Kokoloza Village and Amion Bube (65) of Mutunda Village both on December 7.

Mahohoma told VicFallsLive that Mpofu died after being fatally struck with logs and a spear while Bube’s lifeless body was found lying in top of a spear and a metal object as his bedroom had

“On the fateful day at around 4am, Stephen Mpofu was asleep in his bedroom together with his wife at their homestead when the two heard the two suspects Polite Ndlovu (24) and Justice Ndlovu (22) shouting outside claiming that they want to kill Stephen Mpofu for allegedly having love affairs with their wives,”Mahohoma said.

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“The two suspects broke the door to the bedroom hut and Stephen Mpofu tried to escape the attack and unfortunately he was grabbed by one of the suspects and the two suspects started assaulting him with logs and a spear.”

“The wife, by use of a cell phone, informed the village head who rushed to the scene and found the two suspects still assaulting Stephen Mpofu and he was lying helpless in a pool of blood.”

Mahohoma said the village head tried to restrain the two, but they then began being violent and he ran away.

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“It was only when the two suspects left when the village head and Stephen Mpofu’s wife managed to get closer to the victim and tried to take him to a nearby clinic,but unfortunately Stephen Mpofu died before reaching the clinic.”

At the scene, police found Mopane logs and an iron spear which were used to strike the deceased and the deceased had two deep cuts on the head, a deep cut on left cheek, swollen face and several lacerations on the head.

“In a similar case, Amion Bube (65) of Mutunda Village, Chief Siabuwa was found lying dead in a pool of blood on the same day at around 7pm at his own homestead,” Mahohoma said.

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“On the day, Amion Bube spent the whole of his day working in the field together with his wife. It was at around 5pm when he decided to go home, leaving behind his wife in the fields.

“After a while, his wife also followed home and as she was approaching the homestead, she saw that their homestead was on fire and about five male adults, which she could not identify running away from their homestead.

“Upon arrival at the homestead she noticed that her husband was lying dead in a pool of blood close to their burning bedroom hut.”

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Mahohoma said police also observed that the deceased was lying in a pool of blood on top of a spear and an iron bar near his burnt bedroom hut, facing upwards.

“The head of the deceased was skinned and it had two deep cuts, one on the forehead and another on the left ear,”

“There was a blood stained wooden axe handle beside the body.

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” There were some struggle marks and five huts constructed with poles and mortars were burnt down to ashes.

“We are appealing for information from members of the public which can lead to the arrest of the seven suspects.”

Police urged members of the public to desist from the use of violence as a way of solving their differences suggesting that they should engage third parties like community and church leaders.

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Chinese businesswoman nabbed over $880K illegal transfer scandal

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A 52-year-old Chinese national has appeared in court on charges of illicit financial dealings involving US$880 000.

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According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Sun Limin, a Chinese businesswoman, was arrested on July 31, at her premises in Graniteside, Harare.

“The accused, a Chinese national, is facing charges of contravening the Exchange Control Act [Chapter 22:05] and the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act [Chapter 9:24:1],” said the NPA in a statement.

“Sun Limin allegedly transferred US$880 000 to China without the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s approval between January and July 2025.

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Investigations have confirmed bills of entry for the goods, which were imported from China via Forbes Border Post. Witness testimonies from clearing agents and documents proving transactions were also obtained.”

The NPA added that Sun Limin concealed the true nature and source of the funds, which authorities believe are proceeds of crime.

Sun Limin was granted US$500 bail, with conditions that include surrendering her passport, reporting to the police every Friday, and refraining from interfering with witnesses.

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“The case highlights growing scrutiny on financial crimes in Zimbabwe, especially involving cross-border transactions. Authorities are tightening controls to curb illicit capital flight and money laundering,” said the NPA.

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Zimbabwe on track for 6% growth as economy recovers from drought

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Zimbabwe is on track to achieve a forecasted 6% economic growth in 2025 helped by good agricultural output and strong commodity prices, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said on Thursday.

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The Southern African country’s economy has shown signs of recovery in the first half of the year following a severe drought and currency turbulence in 2024 that pushed GDP growth down to 2%.

“Given the positive economic developments during the period January to June, we are confident that the projected economic growth of 6% alluded to in the 2025 National Budget is achievable,” Ncube told parliament in a mid-year budget review.

“All sectors of the economy are expected to record positive growth in 2025, mainly on account of a favourable agriculture season, improved electricity generation, stable exchange rate and inflation rate,” he said.

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He did not give an update on the budget deficit, which was seen at 0.4% of gross domestic product in 2025 during the budget forecast last November.

Zimbabwe’s fiscal position remains under strain from grain imports, drought relief spending and the public sector wage bill. While the government has collected more revenue than in the same period last year, analysts say containing the deficit may prove difficult without new fiscal measures.

The local currency, the ZiG, launched in April 2024 to replace the Zimbabwe dollar, has largely remained stable against the U.S. dollar but is still overshadowed by widespread use of the dollar in everyday transactions.

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Ncube reiterated the government’s commitment to the gold-backed unit and said the currency had benefited from tight monetary and fiscal policies.

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Malaria cases surge in Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe is experiencing a dramatic surge in malaria cases, with 111 998 cases and 310 deaths reported as of epidemiological week 23 in 2025.

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This is a significant increase from the same period in 2024, which saw 29 031 cases and 49 deaths.

According to Dr Memory Mapfumo, an epidemiologist at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), “This surge is no coincidence. Prolonged rains have fueled mosquito breeding, while activities like gold panning, fishing, and artisanal mining are exposing more individuals to risk, especially during peak mosquito activity hours.”

The situation is worsened by the low use of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs), leaving communities exposed and placing further strain on already stretched health systems. Across Zimbabwe, 115 out of 1 705 health facilities have been affected, highlighting the widespread impact of the disease on healthcare infrastructure.

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Mashonaland Central Province has accounted for 32% of all malaria cases, while Manicaland reported 25% of the malaria-related deaths. The interconnectedness of the countries in the region has also contributed to the spread of the disease.

Zimbabwe’s malaria outbreak is part of a broader regional trend. Other countries in southern Africa, including Botswana, eSwatini, and Namibia, are also experiencing significant increases in malaria cases.

In Botswana, 2 223 cases and 11 deaths have been reported, with Okavango being the hardest hit. eSwatini has recorded 187 cases, with children under 15 and farmers being particularly affected. Namibia has seen over 89 959 cases and 146 deaths, with the majority of cases being local transmissions.

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The Africa CDC emphasizes the need for continued vigilance and investment in malaria control. Governments must enhance their efforts to improve the use of ITNs, strengthen community engagement, and address environmental and social factors driving the outbreaks.

Dr Merawi Aragaw, head of Africa CDC’s Surveillance and Disease Intelligence, notes that “as climate change accelerates, we are witnessing shifts in temperature and rainfall that are expanding the range of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, introducing vectors into previously unaffected regions.”

According to Dr Aragaw, “sustained vector control measures – including environmental management, strengthening surveillance, drug and diagnostic resistance monitoring, and fostering cross-border collaboration – will be critical in mitigating the growing threat of vector-borne diseases, especially malaria.”

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The regional surge underscores a broader global trend, with malaria cases worldwide climbing to 263 million in 2023, up from 252 million the previous year, and Africa accounting for 95% of all malaria-related deaths.

Despite these alarming figures, there have been significant successes: Cabo Verde was certified malaria-free in 2023, and Egypt is poised to achieve the same in 2024. Yet for many countries in southern Africa, the road to elimination remains steep, with outbreaks threatening to reverse years of progress.

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