In the community

Vic Falls landlord removes tenant’s eye over US$3

Published

5 years ago

August 9, 2021

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A Victoria Falls tenant lost an eye after he was attacked by his landlord with a log following a dispute over US$3 in rent arrears

Brian Karemba (40) said he was attacked by Gift Kazembe (44) at his Mkhosana high density suburb lodgings after he told him that he was not able to pay the outstanding rentals.

Kazembe appeared before Victoria Falls magistrate Lindiwe Maphosa recently facing attempted murder charges over the incident that happened on June 5.

Karemba said trouble started at 11 PM when he got back home from Shoestrings night club.

“My landlord came to my room and asked for his outstanding rentals and l told him that l did not have enough money,” Karemba said in a sworn statement.

“This did not go well with him and he started assaulting me on my face and head using a wooden log and fists.

“I sustained a deep cut on my left eye.”

Karemba was taken to Victoria Falls Hospital by his brother Misheck Muponda where he was immediately transferred to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH).

Doctors removed his eye on June 17 due to the severity of the injuries he had suffered.

Prosecutors said they were waiting for a report from the UBH before referring the case to the Hwange regional court for trial.

Kazembe, who was not asked to plead to attempted murder charges, will be back in court on August 27 for further remand.

He was released on $ 5000 bail. Some of the bail conditions include that he must reside house number 8134, Mkhosana Township, not visit Karemba’s current residency, not interfere with state witnesses, surrender his travel documents and report at the Victoria Falls police station every Friday.

Kazembe is represented by Nomusa Khumalo of Ncube and Partners Legal Practitioners.

In the community

MPs question poor radio, TV coverage in Mat North

Published

15 hours ago

March 23, 2026

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

Concerns over limited access to national broadcasting services in Matabeleland North Province were raised in Parliament.

MP Discent Bajila of Emakhandeni-Luveve constituency asked the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services:

“To explain why national radio and television coverage remains poor or non-existent in parts of Gokwe North District, Matabeleland North Province, Matabeleland South Province, and nearby districts, and to indicate whether there are any digital signal expansion plans in place before 2026.”

In a separate question, Joseph Bonda for Hwange East Constituency raised concern over weather information gaps in Hwange:

“Why the weather forecast for Hwange is not broadcast, given that it is a resort with municipal status and significant business activities.”

No responses were recorded.

In the community

MP press govt on Binga hospital, mortuary crisis

Published

4 days ago

March 20, 2026

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

Members of the Parliament of Zimbabwe have raised concern over the state of health services in Binga District, questioning delays in upgrading key facilities.

Binga South MP, Fanuel Cumanzala asked the Minister of Health and Child Care:

“Whether there are any plans to rehabilitate Binga District Hospital to make it suitable for a nursing school, as earlier announced by the government.”

He further queried:

“Whether there are any concrete plans to permanently resolve the challenges faced by Binga District, particularly regarding the mortuary, which has not been fully operational for a long time.”

In a follow-up question, the legislator pressed government on broader service delivery gaps:

“What measures are being taken to improve healthcare services in Binga District, particularly in rural areas.”

“What measures are being implemented to reduce incidence of malaria and waterborne diseases in the Zambezi Valley.”

“Whether there are any plans to upgrade and expand healthcare facilities in Binga District in light of population growth and increased economic activity.”

No response was recorded in the proceedings

In the community

Hwange residents invited to constitutional amendment public hearing

Published

4 days ago

March 20, 2026

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

Residents in Hwange are set to have their say on proposed changes to the country’s supreme law as the Parliament of Zimbabwe rolls out public hearings on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 Bill.

The outreach programme will reach the coal-mining town on Tuesday, 31 March, with the hearing scheduled for 10am at Edmund Davies Hall, located at the No.1 Colliery Club near Thomas Coulter Primary School.

Attendance is free, and members of the public are being encouraged to participate and express their views on the proposed amendment.

According to Parliament, the hearings are part of a nationwide consultation process aimed at gathering citizens’ input before the bill is finalised. The proposed legislation—Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 Bill (H.B. 1, 2026)—seeks to introduce changes to key governance provisions.

The Matabeleland North outreach will begin in Tsholotsho on Monday, 30 March, before moving to Hwange, then to Binga on Wednesday, 1 April, and concluding in Lupane on Thursday, 2 April.

Parliament has also opened channels for written submissions, which can be sent to the Clerk of Parliament or via email.

However, authorities have warned that individuals wearing military uniforms, political party regalia, or carrying flags and badges will not be allowed into the hearings.

Residents in and around Hwange are urged to attend in numbers and make their voices heard.