MWENEZI – A 26-year-old man from Chief Negari area in Mwenezi has been arrested after allegedly murdering his uncle with a machete in a brutal attack reportedly triggered by accusations of witchcraft.

HARARE – The body of a 64-year-old nurse from Mwenezi, Frank Siziba, has been recovered nearly three weeks after the flooded Muchingwizi River swept him away. Police confirmed that Siziba’s remains were discovered on Wednesday, March 25, about five kilometres downstream from a river crossing point where he is believed to have been carried away.

MASVINGO – A 39-year-old man from the Chief Neshuro area in Mwenezi died at his girlfriend’s homestead after reportedly falling ill while visiting her last week, police have confirmed. Kelvin Tarungirira is said to have left his home on 3 March 2026 at around 2 PM, telling family members he was travelling to Rutenga to look for work. However, police say he did not return home and instead went to his girlfriend’s residence in Gwareva Village under Chief Chitanga.

The death was confirmed by a family member, Tatenda Hungwe, who said Brigadier General Hungwe was stationed at the Zimbabwe National Army headquarters in Harare at the time of his passing. Further details surrounding the circumstances of his collapse and death were not immediately available.