Africa Ambassadors Mourn Malcom Muzawazi

By Southerton Business Times | Harare

The Africa Group of Ambassadors in Harare and the Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr Tamer Almassri, have expressed condolences to Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi following the death of his brother, Malcom Takudzwa Muzawazi, in a fatal dog attack in Southerton.

Malcom, 39, died on September 24 after he was attacked by four dogs along a footpath between the ZESA Holdings durawall and Scorpion Empire Car Sale in Southerton. In a condolence message, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Rwanda to Zimbabwe, James Musoni, said the Africa Group of Ambassadors had received news of Malcom's death with “profound shock and deepest sorrow”.

The group extended its condolences to Ambassador Muzawazi, his family and all those who knew Malcom, assuring them of its solidarity during the bereavement. Dr Almassri also conveyed his condolences to the Muzawazi family, describing Malcom's death as a profound loss.

Police Investigate Fatal Attack

The condolence messages come as police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal dog attack. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said Malcom was attacked by four dogs while walking along the footpath in Southerton. The dogs were reportedly a male Belgian Malinois and three Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd crossbreeds.

According to information previously released by police, the dogs were under the care of a private security guard and had been released from their kennels for feeding when the attack occurred. Police subsequently confirmed the arrest of Scorpion Empire Car Sale owner Gilbert Rumbwere, 44, in connection with the investigation. The circumstances surrounding the arrest and the specific allegations against Rumbwere will be determined through the legal process.

No finding of criminal liability has been made against him.

Diplomatic Condolences

The messages from the diplomatic community add to expressions of sympathy following the death of Malcom, whose brother, Ambassador Muzawazi, is a prominent figure in Zimbabwe's diplomatic and Pan-African circles. The Africa Group of Ambassadors' message emphasised solidarity with the Muzawazi family during what it described as a difficult period.

The tragedy has also renewed public concern about the control and management of dogs, particularly animals kept for security purposes in commercial and residential areas. Police have separately urged dog owners and handlers to ensure that animals are properly secured at all times to prevent attacks on members of the public. Investigations into Malcom's death are continuing.

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