In the community

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

Published

4 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

Population Services Zimbabwe to offer free family planning services in Nkayi

Published

3 days ago

September 11, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) is set to provide free family planning services in Nkayi District from next week

The initiative which will run from 15-18, aims to enhance access to comprehensive reproductive health care and empower individuals and couples to make informed choices regarding family planning.

The outreach will kick off on Monday, September 15, at the Sivalo Rural Health Centre (RHC) and its outreach site. This will be followed by activities at various locations each day:

Tuesday, September 16:
Jabulisa at 9:00 AM
Ngabayide at 2:00 PM
Wednesday, September 17:
Sebhumane at 9:00 AM
Nesigwe RHC at 10:00 AM
Thursday, September 18:
Mateme RHC at 9:00 AM
Sembeule at 10:00 AM

The services offered during this campaign include:

Loop insertion and removal
Implant insertion and removal
Depo Provera injections
Secure and control pills
Emergency contraceptive pills
Counselling on reproductive health issues

In the community

Hwange driver convicted for negligent driving

Published

4 days ago

September 10, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A 24-year-old Hwange man has been convicted for negligent driving following an incident that left a pedestrian severely injured.

The hearing took place at the Hwange Magistrates’ Courts, where the National Prosecuting Authority laid out the details of the case against Ndabezinhle Moyo.

On 21 November last year, Moyo was driving a Toyota Hilux along an unnamed road in Phase 4, when he collided with a pedestrian.

According to the prosecution, the vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left view mirror, resulting in a fractured lower limb. The victim was promptly taken to St. Patrick’s Hospital for medical treatment.

The state presented its case against Moyo, highlighting two key points of negligence. First, they argued that Moyo failed to maintain proper control of his vehicle, a crucial aspect of safe driving. Second, they contended that Moyo did not take reasonable action to prevent the accident when it became apparent that a collision was imminent.

During the proceedings, Moyo was found guilty as charged. The magistrate imposed a fine of US$600, emphasizing the importance of road safety and the consequences of negligent driving. Alternatively, if Moyo fails to pay the fine, he faces a six-month imprisonment sentence.

Additionally, he was ordered to surrender his driver’s license for endorsement, a decision meant to underscore the gravity of his actions and to encourage safer driving practices in the future.

In the community

Woman connives with boyfriend to kill step mother

Published

1 week ago

September 4, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A chilling murder case has unfolded in Tsholotsho, where a 34-year-old woman, Linnar Muzimela, and her boyfriend, Nkosi, are being sought by police for allegedly killing Muzimela’s 58-year-old step mother, Jenifer Dube.

According to the police, the brutal murder occurred in Magotsha Line in May 2025. The suspects allegedly buried Dube’s body in a shallow grave in the garden, where it was later retrieved by police on Tuesday, this week.

Police are now appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of Muzimela and Nkosi. The motive behind the murder is still unclear, but the police are working tirelessly to piece together the events surrounding Dube’s tragic death.