37-Year-Old Bulawayo Man Found Hanging In Bedroom

A 37-year-old man from Gwabalanda, Bulawayo, is suspected to have taken his own life just hours after his elder brother, who had visited from Nkulumane, warned him about the dangers of excessive drinking.

The deceased, identified as Andrew Sibanda, was found at his home on 7 September.

Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the incident, saying Sibanda was discovered hanging in his bedroom, having used a telephone copper cable tied to a roof truss. She said:

“He was discovered at around 8 pm by his 21-year-old nephew, who also resides at the same property.

“A report was made to the police and the body was taken to United Bulawayo Hospital for post-mortem.”

Inspector Msebele urged members of the public to seek professional assistance when dealing with personal challenges rather than resorting to suicide.

Zimbabwe has recorded a worrying rise in suicide cases among men, mirroring a global trend and raising urgent concerns about mental health support, societal expectations of masculinity, and the pressures of economic hardship.

According to World Bank data, Zimbabwe’s suicide mortality rate stood at 17.34 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, ranking among the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Economic difficulties remain a key driver of suicide among men, with high unemployment, mounting debt, and financial instability creating immense pressure—particularly in a society where men are often expected to be the main providers.

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