Chief Bota was allegedly assaulted after a confrontation at a funeral in Zaka where mourners accuse him of demanding US$120 in burial fees, blocking access to the homestead and insulting attendees.

Daniel Munyanyi (50), the notorious armed robber linked to the cold-blooded killing of two police detectives, has been sentenced to an effective 62 years in prison. Masvingo Regional Magistrate Innocent Bepura handed down a total of 72 years across six counts of armed robbery, suspending 10 years on condition of good behavior. The sentencing marks a major victory for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) following a month-long manhunt that gripped the Masvingo and Bikita distric