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Tsholotsho man brutalises cousin for refusing to let him marry his wife

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A Tsholotsho man severely assaulted his cousin on two different occasions after he rejected his proposal to allow him to take over of his wife.

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Khaliphile Ndlovu (34) from Gumgano Line said he wanted his cousin Bonisani Mhlanga (30) from Sindisa Line to let him take him marry his wife because he was in love with her.

After Moyo rejected his proposal, Ndlovu became violent and assaulted his cousin.

He appeared before Tsholotsho resident magistrate Victor Mpofu on Monday charged with assault.

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Ndlovu pleaded guilty to the offence.

Prosecutor Asher Chindedza said on June 23 at around 10AM, Ndlovu approached Mhlanga (30) at Soluswe Primary School where he was doing community service and told him that he wanted them to talk about his wife.

Mhlanga refused to entertain his cousin’s request.

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“The accused then hit him a wooden log and struck the complainant on the head once and went away,” Chindedza told the court.

“Again on June 24, at around 4PM, the accused person approached the complainant whilst he was standing with his wife and stated that the complainant must leave his wife so that he will become the accused’s second wife.

“As the argument ensued, the accused struck the complainant with fists on his face several times causing a cut on the head and injuries on the jawline.”

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In his defence Ndlovu said he committed the crime because of lust.

Mpofu sentenced him to 18 months imprisonment of which nine months was suspended for three years on condition of good behaviour while the remainder of the sentence was converted to 315 hours of community service at Soluswe Primary School.

 

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Coal train in flames: NRZ locomotive damaged in fire incident

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BY WANDILE TSHUMA 

A National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) locomotive suffered significant damage after catching fire while transporting export coal to Zambi. The incident occurred between Kalala and Matetsi sidings, resulting in the explosion of the locomotive’s fuel tanks.

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According to the NRZ press statement on Monday, “A National Railways of Zimbabwe locomotive suffered some damages after it caught fire this afternoon while transporting export coal to Zambia.” Fortunately, the crew members on board managed to escape unharmed.

The NRZ responded swiftly to the incident, dispatching a rescue train with crews to the site. The team successfully extinguished the fire, preventing further damage. However, the locomotive itself sustained considerable damage.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, with investigations currently underway. “Investigations are already underway to establish the cause of the fire and the amount of damage to the locomotive,” the NRZ statement read.

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Ranger killed by elephant in Kariba

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A 62-year-old ranger, Josphat Mandishara, was tragically killed by an elephant in Kariba yesterday.

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Mandishara, who worked for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), was on patrol in the Gatche-gatche area with fellow rangers and police officers.

At around 10 pm, Mandishara returned to the harbor where their boat was docked, and that’s when he encountered the elephant. The elephant charged at him, causing fatal injuries. His colleagues were nearby, resupplying at the Gatche-gatche Irrigation Scheme.

Mandishara’s body was taken to Kariba District Hospital for a post-mortem, and the incident was reported to the police.

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ZimParks has sent a team to manage the problem elephant and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The Director General of ZimParks, Prof. Edson Gandiwa, and his team have sent condolences to Mandishara’s family, friends, and colleagues. Mandishara will be remembered for his dedication to wildlife conservation in Zimbabwe.

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ZIMRA customs officer appears in court for criminal abuse of office

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A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) customs officer, Phillip Kuvenga, has been accused of criminal abuse of office for allegedly assisting in the importation of banned motor vehicles.

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Kuvenga, 28, who is stationed at Victoria Falls, allegedly received documents from clients, completed valuation sheets, and carried out the valuation process. However, he is accused of endorsing different chassis numbers to deceive his supervisors during the validation and approval process.

After obtaining approval, Kuvenga would capture the correct chassis numbers in the ASYCUDA World System. He would then alter or replace the documents submitted earlier to his supervisors.

The offense came to light when a motor vehicle that had not yet arrived in Zimbabwe was found to have been already registered. A thorough check by ZIMRA led to Kuvenga’s arrest.

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Kuvenga appeared in court on February 1, where he was denied bail by Magistrate Gift Manyka. He is expected to appear in court again today for another bail hearing.

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