MUTASA – A grieving family in Mutasa has taken its long-running troubles to a traditional court after a shocking funeral incident in which a deceased woman’s body allegedly failed to fit into a coffin, forcing relatives to perform a ritual before burial. The Sango family says the incident is part of a series of misfortunes that have plagued them for years, including unexplained illnesses, marital breakdowns, and a mysterious disappearance.

PENHALONGA — A 45-year-old man from Sadziwa Village in the Mutasa area tragically took his own life on Wednesday morning following a confrontation over a US$200 debt. The incident, which occurred at the Marune homestead, has once again cast a spotlight on the devastating impact of financial distress on mental health in rural communities. The deceased has been identified as Lovemore Mlamuli Sibanda.