Vic Falls man takes own life as mysterious skeleton is found in Matetsi

Published

1 year ago

August 6, 2024

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A 22-year-old Victoria Falls man, Methembe Ncube, committed suicide on Sunday by hanging himself with twined shoelaces.

Before taking his life, he sent farewell messages to several people without revealing the reason.

Methembe resided in Mfelandawonye suburb and also had a residence in Ndlovu village.

A madzibaba man discovered his body near a school in the area after a prayer session.

In an interview, relative Raphael Dube stated that the cause of death is unknown, but stress is suspected.

Methembe lived with a friend and operated a vending machine and moderated snooker games at Landela Complex.

He had saved money with an unknown person, who became unreachable, causing concern.

“On Saturday, Methembe’s friend attended an all-night prayer, while he stayed home, which was unusual,” Dube said.

“The next day, he had breakfast at a relative’s house before taking his life. He left a message for his friend, urging him to be strong.

“After discovering the message, his friend who was still in church immediately came home, but couldn’t reach him,”

A few hours later, Dube said they found out that Methembe’s body had been discovered by a madzibaba hanging from a tree.

“He had used his shoelaces, and that is sad because he never showed any signs of stress.”

The police took the body to Victoria Falls mortuary, and Methembe will be laid to rest in Lupane, Gwampa village on Thursday.

In a separate incident, villagers in Matetsi found the skeletal remains of a man who allegedly hanged himself in a tree along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road.

He was wearing an AC Milan hat, and it’s suspected that he took his life during the rain season last year or early this year.

Silibaziso Mlotshwa to be installed as new Chief Mvuthu

Published

3 days ago

August 13, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A historic installation ceremony is set to take place on Friday, as Silibaziso Mlotshwa, daughter of the late Chief Mvuthu, Nyangayezizwe Mlotshwa, is scheduled to take over as the new chief.

The installation comes after a prolonged dispute over the chieftaincy, which had been held up since Chief Mvuthu’s passing in 2014.

According to Paulos Ntini, the Prosecutor General at the Mvuthu’s monarchy, preparations for the ceremony are underway. “Preparations are going on well. So far, the road has been graveled to the homestead, and on Thursday, all the village heads, including myself, will be collecting gifts from the villagers for the ceremony,” he said.

The late Chief Mvuthu’s family had initially nominated his brother, Sanders Mlotshwa, as the successor in December 2014. However, Silibaziso challenged this decision in court, arguing that she was the rightful heir to the throne.

The dispute had resulted in Headman Bishop Matata Sibanda acting as the chief until now.

Chief Mvuthu was a respected traditional leader in Matabeleland North and chaired the Hwange Community Share Ownership Scheme. He was also a retiree of Hwange Colliery Company, having left his job in 2008 to take over the chieftaincy.

Hwange

Hwange Colliery Company to resume alcohol monitoring program

Published

4 days ago

August 12, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

Hwange Colliery Company Limited has announced that its Alcohol Monitoring Program will officially resume on Wednesday, across all areas.

According to a memo , the program is a critical part of the company’s commitment to safety, health, and productivity. It is implemented in line with the company’s workplace policies and legal obligations.

The memo stated that ensuring a substance-free work environment, especially in high-risk areas, is essential to the wellbeing of all employees and the overall performance of the organization.

All employees are expected to comply fully with the requirements of the program. Testing will be conducted randomly and routinely as stipulated in the Alcohol & Drug Monitoring Procedure (SHEQP 2.09).

The memo also warned that appropriate disciplinary procedures will apply in cases of non-compliance or policy violation.

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Teacher sentenced to 15 months for assaulting student with wooden stick

Published

3 weeks ago

July 28, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A Hwange Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a 27-year-old teacher, Shyleen Nenduva, to 15 months imprisonment for brutally assaulting a 15-year-old grade 7 student.

According to court records, on July 9, Nenduva from Gwai, struck the student several times on the back with a wooden stick, punched him once in the chest, and violently pushed him onto a desk. The assault resulted in the student sustaining a swollen and painful right elbow.

The court heard that the incident occurred after the student misbehaved outside the classroom, prompting Nenduva to caution him. However, a misunderstanding ensued, leading to the physical altercation.

In sentencing Nenduva, the court suspended 6 months of the imprisonment term for 5 years. The remaining 9 months were suspended on condition that Nenduva performs 315 hours of community service.