BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

Tragedy struck at a squatter camp in Bulawayo when a 56-year-old man from Nkayi was brutally murdered and his body later discovered dumped.

According to the police statement, on October 18th, around 3 a.m., Josephat Sibanda was sleeping in his shack when he was attacked by accused persons.

A neighbor heard the door being damaged and someone being beaten up but was too afraid to intervene.

The neighbor only went outside at around 6 a.m. and discovered that Josephat’s door was damaged, his blankets and clothes were scattered outside, and he was nowhere to be found.

A search party was formed, and Josephat’s body was found about 40 meters from his shack, lying in a pool of blood, covered in tall grass.

The police report indicates that Sibanda had a deep stab wound on his left shoulder, a cut on the occiput, and bruises on the left side of his stomach.

The body was taken to United Bulawayo Hospitals for post-mortem examination.

Following investigations, Promise Ndebele, a 20-year-old male, was arrested in connection with the murder.

Two other suspects, Xolani Moyo and Oscar Mlauzi, are still at large, and the police are appealing for information leading to their arrest.

BY STAFF REPORTER 

Tragedy struck in various parts of the country, leaving a trail of death and destruction.

In Nkayi, Mduduzi Sibanda (34) from Guwe village, was recently found dead with a deep head wound near Sarah South Mine, Inyathi.

Police are appealing for information to crack the case.

In Filabusi, Trymore Mangena (21) was arrested for allegedly murdering Nkulumo Sibanda (47) over a mere USD3.

The victim was stabbed with a Columbian knife after a heated argument.

In Coleen Bawn, a love triangle turned deadly when Mlamuleli Mangena was struck on the head with a sharp object after an argument over a girlfriend.

The suspects, including Trinity, Benito, and Mashelly, also attacked Tinashe Chirenje (30) with a machete and axe.

In Goromonzi, Parence Chishiri (30) was arrested for murdering his wife, Shorai Kundishora (29), after accusing her of infidelity.

The victim died after being punched in the ear.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and report to their nearest station.

BY STAFF REPORTER 

On October 10, the Nkayi Diaspora Investment Event will take place at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre Tea Room, aiming to channel investment into sustainable rural development.

The event is the second of its kind, following the successful Binga Diaspora Investment Event in April, which raised over US$50 000 for community initiatives.

“We are very encouraged by the enthusiastic response from individuals, local and international businesses that are already pledging support for these initiatives. It is a really positive sign and reflects a widespread and genuine interest for investing in the future of rural communities,” said Dominic Graham, Amalima Loko’s Chief of Party.

“We expect that this collaborative platform will support the health and education of children in these communities as well as helping to create meaningful partnerships between businesses, individuals and communities that will endure long after the event has closed,” Graham added.

The Nkayi Diaspora Investment Event is a collaborative effort between the USAID-funded Amalima Loko program and the Nkayi Rural District Council.

It seeks to attract support for projects presented by community members, focusing on constructing and upgrading schools and clinics, as well as promoting microentrepreneurs’ business expansion plans.

Interested parties can register to attend online or in person using the following contacts:

– Registration Link: [Registration Link]
– Ms. Dube (Amalima Loko): +263 78 054 3204
– Ms. Mhlanga (Nkayi District Coordinator’s Office): +263 77 309 7335
– Mrs. Maipisi (Nkayi Rural District Council): +263 774 566 786