In the community

Victoria Falls man in court for helping his teen girlfriend to abort

Published

3 years ago

January 12, 2023

BY LWANDLE MTHUNZI

A 25-year-old Victoria Falls man has been arrested after he allegedly impregnated a teenage girl and helped her to abort using an abortion pill.

Given Nsingo of Mkhosana township was reportedly in a love affair with the girl who is aged 17.

The girl whose identity has been hidden for ethical reasons, discovered that she was three months pregnant recently.

Nsingo helped her to abort after giving her an abortion pill.

Allegations are that the girl’s mother helped her to bury the foetus in the garden at their place of residence.

Nsingo and the girl are jointly charged with unlawful termination of pregnancy.

Victoria Falls magistrate Godswill Mavenge on Wednesday said they will be brought to court on summons on 20 February as there are investigations that police still have to do.

The girl was referred to hospital for medical attention after the abortion.

Prosecutor Portia Moyo said Nsingo was arrested on Monday.

“In that on the 27th of December 2022 and at a tuck shop behind Chinotimba Medical Clinic the second accused person Given Nsingo who is jointly charged with the first accused, a female juvenile aged 17 years unlawfully and intentionally assisted the first accused to terminate her pregnancy by giving her abortion pills.” she said.

The girl led police to where she had buried the foetus after her arrest.

She exhumed it with the help of the police.

In the community

Population Services Zimbabwe to offer free family planning services in Nkayi

Published

4 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

5 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

2 weeks 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.