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An unidentified man fell to his death off a four-storey building in Kwekwe Central Business District on Friday morning.
The <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/man-falls-to-death-off-4-story-building/">Chronicle</a> reported that the shirtless man died on the spot after jumping from the rooftop of the First Mutual building right in the city centre.
It has not yet been established whether the man, who is yet to be identified, intended to take his own life or it was a case of a stunt gone wrong.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is still investigating the incident to identify the man as well as his intention of going atop the roof.
According to a video that has circulated on social media platforms, the man appeared to mimic Spiderman by performing daring stunts, clinging precariously to the rooftop with just one hand.
He appeared to jump to what seemed like a balcony on the third floor but missed his target, and fell to the ground, dying on the spot.
Some commentators suggested the man might have been intoxicated, while others believed he was mentally unstable, and still more thought it could be a suicidal situation.
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Man Falls To Death Off 4-Storey Building In Kwekwe

Bikita Chief Executive Officer, Peter Chibhi, who tragically took his own life, ingested poison immediately after attending a ZANU PF kangaroo court, as reported by <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/straight-from-zanu-pf-kangaroo-court-to-suicide/">The Mirror</a>.
The heartbreaking incident unfolded after Chibhi was summoned by ZANU PF officials to address specific inquiries last Saturday, merely two days before his untimely demise.
He was questioned about the sale of stands on a ZANU PF Heroes’ Acre and at the ZANU PF Women’s League Hall in Nyika Growth Point.
Chibhi was also questioned on Hanyani, a private company which he and the finance director allegedly formed to do business with the council.
The meeting also referenced a negative council audit report, which currently serves as the basis for an investigation against senior council officials.
Chibhi left the meeting held at the council boardroom at Nyika Growth Point in a huff and bought a bottle of poison on his way home.
He left the receipt on a table at home and went to another house he was building nearby and drank the poison, according to sources close to the family.
The Mirror established that Chibhi was called to the meeting at around noon by Kudakwashe Gopo, the ZANU PF district political commissar and he turned up. The meeting ended around 3 pm. Gopo confirmed his role in calling and summoning Chibhi to the meeting. He said:
<blockquote>
Yes, I am the one who called him to the meeting and he attended. I however cannot comment on any other issues because I am not allowed to by the party.
</blockquote>
At the meeting, notable figures including former Army general Englebert Rugeje, Bikita East MP Court Zevezanai, former Education Minister Gabriel Machinga, Senator Anna Rungani, Central Committee member Univester Mukwena, and Provincial member Simon Muchafa were in attendance.
Additionally, four chiefs—Marozva, Budzi, Mabika, and Ziki—participated, along with Bikita RDC chairperson Thomas Mataga and five council committee chairpersons.
The situation raises questions about the authority of ZANU PF to summon and interrogate a CEO of a local authority, whose reporting structure typically involves councillors and the Ministry of Local Government.
DCC chairperson, Chamunorwa Taruona said the meeting with Chibhi was conducted cordially, with no instances of harassment.
He said the purpose of the meeting was to seek clarification on certain issues. Taruona added that after the meeting concluded, everyone went home, and there was no indication that Chibhi would take such a drastic step.
Taruona believes that Chibhi may have been dealing with personal problems at home.
Mataga, who was part of the meeting, mentioned that they had pledged support to Chibhi during a difficult time when he was under investigation for corruption.
Despite the reassurances, Chibhi’s decision to take his own life reportedly came as a surprise.
Mataga expressed disbelief, emphasizing that they had no inkling that he would resort to such drastic measures.
Chibhi’s wife allegedly discovered a receipt on the table, which raised suspicions.
She followed him to their new house and found him in distress. She promptly took him to Silveira Hospital.
Chibhi was later transferred to Masvingo Provincial Hospital, where he sadly passed away around 3 AM on Monday.
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Bikita RDC CEO Dies After ZANU PF Kangaroo Court Appearance

Bikita Rural District Council (RDC) CEO Peter Chibhi has died after he reportedly took poison on Saturday.
According to <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/breaking-news-4/">The Mirror</a>, Chibhi died around 3 AM this Monday, 11 March, at the Masvingo Provincial Hospital.
Chibhi was initially admitted at Silveira Mission Hospital on Saturday and was later transferred to Masvingo Provincial Hospital.
His death was confirmed to The Mirror by Bikita RDC chairperson Thomas Mataga.
Chibhi’s tragic death comes after Minister of Local Government and Public Works Winston Chitando dispatched a team of investigators on Tuesday to look into various allegations of corruption.
There was also pressure on councillors to pass a vote of no confidence on the CEO. 
Last year, Chibhi reportedly received a council loan and procured 6 Toyota GD6 vehicles, and registered them in the names of individual managers.
The Mirror also reported that another Bikita RDC manager (Administration), Nomatter Gezera collapsed two days ago after Chitando ordered that she be suspended for alleged corruption along with other senior council officials.
Gezera is reportedly admitted at a hospital in Kadoma.
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Bikita RDC Chief Executive Officer Dies After Consuming Poison

A 9-year-old from Chief Sai, Gokwe South District, Midlands Province, allegedly committed suicide after he failed to find his missing pair of socks.
The incident occurred on 7 February 2024 at about 8 AM.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Midlands Province, Inspector Emmanuel Mohoko, confirmed the incident to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/boy-9-hangs-self-over-missing-socks/">Chronicle</a>, saying they are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of the juvenile
The boy was found hanging from a dish drying rack by his grandmother. Said Insp Mahoko:
<blockquote>
The now deceased Clive Mpala of Village Mahamba Chief Sai, Gokwe who was doing grade 4 at Zhamba Primary School, Gokwe South woke up to prepare for School.
He did not locate his pair of socks and asked his grandmother Patricia Munkuli, a female aged 50 years who was staying with him.
</blockquote>
Munkuli is said to have also searched for the pair of socks but failed to locate them.
She allegedly told Clive not to go to school if he was not comfortable before she left for Zhamba Business Centre to buy groceries leaving Mpala at home. Said Insp Mahoko:
<blockquote>
On her return she found the body of Mpala hanging from a shed at the homestead. She reported the matter to the Police who attended the scene. The body was conveyed to Gokwe South District Hospital.
</blockquote>
The ZRP is appealing for information about what may have led to the death of the juvenile.
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9-year-old Gokwe Schoolboy "Hangs Self" Over Missing Socks

A 38-year-old Bulawayo man allegedly murdered his girlfriend in cold blood at a bed and breakfast lodge in Bradfield, Bulawayo last week before committing suicide by crashing his vehicle into a bus along the Bulawayo-Gwanda Highway.
The <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/girlfriend-killer-in-car-crash-suicide/">Chronicle</a> reported that on Saturday, Mandlenkosi Dube of Cowdray Park suburb allegedly strangled 29-year-old Precious Dube (pictured), from the Nketa suburb over an undisclosed dispute and money issues.
After committing the heinous crime, Dube allegedly attempted to flee to South Africa using his white Mercedes Benz but then decided to end his life along the way.
The alleged murder occurred around 5.30 PM before Dube crashed his vehicle onto an oncoming bus along Bulawayo-Gwanda Road near Kensington shops where seven passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated and discharged.
Dube reportedly suffered serious head injuries and died on the spot.
Police in Bulawayo said that soon after killing his girlfriend, Dube recorded and sent a WhatsApp message to his wife telling her of what he had done.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said:
<blockquote>
From our investigations, we discovered that a male juvenile who was present when the incident occurred overheard Dube shouting demanding his money from the now deceased.
</blockquote>
She said the juvenile saw the now deceased running towards the cottage from the main house where she asked the children to call the police. Said Asst Insp Msebele:
<blockquote>
An enraged Dube was in pursuit and shouting. The children then scurried for cover as they too feared for their lives. Some ran and hid in their bedrooms while the others shouted for help.
The children who were peeking from their bedroom saw Dube wrestling with Precious, whom he was strangling and telling to die. He then left the room after about 30 minutes.
</blockquote>
The children then emerged from their hiding places, only to see Dube lying motionless on the floor.
Asst Insp Msebele said the children then ran to the shops and narrated the incident to a vendor who then called their guardian who was in town informing her about the incident at the house. She added:
<blockquote>
She hired a taxi home and found her lying on the floor in her bedroom facing upwards… She was pronounced dead by a doctor at UBH (United Bulawayo Hospitals) and her body is at the mortuary awaiting postmortem.
</blockquote>
A report was made at ZRP Khumalo on the same day before police removed the body from the house.
Asst Insp Msebele said police officers who attended the scene of the crime discovered blood stains on the floor at the main house. She said:
<blockquote>
A shoe belonging to Dube was also found in the house. There were also blood stains on a blue decoration ball in the main house.
In the cottage, blood stains were found on the wall in the bedroom where she was murdered.
The deceased’s forehead had a minor cut and was swollen. She also had blood coming from her mouth.
Her lips and tongue were also swollen and had bruises on the neck from suspected strangulation and bruises on the right lower arm.
</blockquote>
The murder appears to have been a “crime of passion”. Crimes of passion, include cases of severe violence or murder committed in the heat of passion or response to strong emotional feelings.
In Zimbabwe, such crimes often emanate from intense emotions, jealousy, infidelity, or relationship conflicts.
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Suspected Girlfriend Killer Commits Suicide By Crashing Vehicle Into Bus

A ZANU PF and <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Forever_Associates_Zimbabwe">Forever Associates Zimbabwe</a> (FAZ) activist Norman Mawungwa who committed suicide last week by hanging himself from a tree was buried like a “rat”, reported <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/notorious-faz-activist-buried-like-a-pauper/">The Mirror</a>.
That was in spite of Mawungwa’s last wish and plea to party members and relatives for a decent burial.
Mawungwa recorded a suicide audio in which he acknowledged to relatives and party colleagues that he did not have a funeral policy and pleaded for a decent burial.
He also specified his preferred resting place at a hill in the area but family elders including Chief Mawungwa ignored the wish and buried him at his homestead instead.
The Mirror reported that Chief Mawungwa barred mourners from singing, praying, or giving speeches at the FAZ member’s funeral.
The traditional leader also ordered that the deceased be buried with his full wardrobe including FAZ and ZANU PF regalia.
All of Mawungwa’s clothes were thrown into the grave and family members resolved not to take any souvenir from the deceased.
ZANU PF, which was expected to take over funeral costs, did not provide a beast to be slaughtered at the funeral, and as a result, mourners were served sadza with cabbages.
Despite claims by FAZ member Mugove Mubaiwa that ZANU PF donated US$1 000 towards the funeral, Mawungwa was laid to rest in a coffin priced at US$90.
A neighbouring Chief who preferred anonymity was quoted as saying:
<blockquote>
It’s either the US$1 000 was stolen within ZANU PF ranks or people were lied to that there was a donation otherwise how does one explain such a pauper burial where mourners could not even get a decent meal?
</blockquote>
The MP for the area, Pupurai Togarepi, whom Mawungwa worked for during the August 2023 election campaigns, and the reason he made so many enemies, did not turn up or deliver an official condolence message.
There was no ZANU PF official at the funeral of the man who is accused of killing and brutalising perceived opposition supporters for the sake of the party.
Mawungwa’s body was not allowed in the homestead after being removed from the tree where he hung, as per local customs.
The body was dumped and spent day and night in a field covered with tree branches and only collected in the morning and taken straight to the grave for burial.
Women at the funeral reportedly refused to give undertakers their MaZambia (wrapping cloths), to be used to lower the coffin into the grave.
As a result, undertakers had to drop the coffin 1.8 metres down and it hit the bottom of the grave with a thud.
The undertakers hastily covered the grave with sand and mourners left immediately afterwards.
Chief Mawungwa explained why the mourners refused to have their wrapping cloths used to lower the deceased’s casket into the grave. He said:
<blockquote>
We will not allow any of our clothes to be used on this man’s coffin. His evil spirits will follow us.
Neither will any relative take any souvenir of his. He had demons and they will stick with you.
You know how he died. His spirit is not clean. There will be no singing, speechifying or praying. We just bury him, eat food prepared for us and leave.
</blockquote>
A war veteran and close confidante of Mawungwa identified as Mudukuti was not happy because ordinary people celebrated Mawungwa’s death. He said:
<blockquote>
Why do you hate him so much? What did he do to you? I saw people at Mawungwa Business Centre in great joy after the death of Mawungwa.
</blockquote>
A local teacher reportedly tortured by Mawungwa in 2008 who declined to be named said:
<blockquote>
I came all the way from Mpandawana just to see for myself that this evil man was gone.
God exists, the man has been buried like a rat. They buried him like they were burying a rat.
</blockquote>
In the audio that he recorded shortly before taking his own life, and addressed to his son, Mawungwa said his political past was tormenting him. He said: “Mwanangu ndashungurudzwa nezvematongerwe enyika, dei ndakaziva haitungamiri.” 
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"Notorious" ZANU PF And FAZ Activist Buried Like A Pauper

An alleged ZANU PF thug who recently took his own life left an audio message in which he said he regretted the corrupt and violent life he led in Gutu South constituency.
According to a report by <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/zanu-pf-suicide-victim-deeply-regrets-faz-links/">The Mirror</a>, the ZANU PF activist, Norman Mawungwa, from Chief Mawungwa committed suicide on Sunday night.
He blamed his clan (Mawungwa chieftainship) and family members for pushing him into committing suicide.
Mawungwa accused them of tormenting him over his alleged violence and corruption.
In audio in possession of The Mirror which he left behind for his son Joe, Mawungwa said that ZANU PF MP for Gutu South <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Pupurai_Togarepi">Pupurai Togarepi</a> and a war veteran he identified as Mudukuti were his intimate political friends and are aware of the reasons for his death.
Mawungwa is reported to have been probably the most notorious political thug in Gutu South.
He appealed to the family and ZANU PF to assist him with a decent burial as he did not have a funeral policy.
The late political activist regretted his involvement in politics and said had he known, he would never have participated in such things.
In his last words, Mawungwa repeatedly said “Had I known I wouldn’t do such” as he expressed regret about being associated with <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Forever_Associates_Zimbabwe">Forever Zimbabwe Associates</a> (FAZ), a shadowy ZANU PF affiliate with alleged links with the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO).
He said some people could think that he committed suicide because of the land he illegally sold, saying that was not the case.
Mawungwa said the clan, his family and in particular his brothers were not ready to forgive him for his involvement with FAZ. He said in the audio:
<blockquote>
Joe mwanangu, ndini baba vako. Ndafunga kuzorora mwanangu musure mekushungurudzwa. Ndashungurudzwa zvikuru. Handina Kuziva, dei waro ndakaziva. Dei waro haitungamiri. Chikonzero vanhu vemhuri, vandishungurudza zvikuru nenyaya dzematongerwo enyika. (Joe my son, it’s your father. I have decided to rest after being tormented. I have been tormented a lot. I didn’t realize it will come to this. Had I known I would never have been involved. Family members and the whole clan are against my involvement in ZANU PF politics).
</blockquote>
He alleged that his clan was handsomely paid by CCC to torment him adding that Togarepi, Mudukuti, and one Mbizvo were aware of that.
Togarepi reportedly cut off his phone when The Mirror contacted him for a comment.
Mawungwa was found hanging in a cattle pen at his uncle’s house by a girl going to school on Monday morning. He had spent the previous day at the funeral of an aunt.
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ZANU PF Activist Who Committed Suicide "Deeply" Regretted FAZ Links

A Grade Seven learner from Chisumbanje “accidentally” committed suicide after losing in a video game.
Police in Manicaland Province confirmed the death of Kelvin Gwenzi (12) of Konjana Village under Chief Garahwa’s area by hanging.
ZRP deputy provincial spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka told <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/boy-12-hangs-self-after-losing-in-a-video-game/">The Manica Post</a> that Kelvin died on 18 June this year.
He said on the fateful day, the juvenile was left by his mother, Tariro Moyo (36), at their homestead as she went to Save River to do her laundry. Said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka:
<blockquote>
I can confirm that on June 18 in Konjana Village under Chief Garahwa’s area, Chisumbanje, Kelvin Gwenzi, a juvenile aged 12 died after hanging himself on a window.
The now deceased’s mother, Ms. Moyo, left home for Save River to do laundry. She left Kelvin with his two siblings aged eight and four as they were playing games on a cellphone.
While playing the games, Kelvin said he would hang himself if he lost the game. Kelvin lost the game against his two siblings.
After losing, Kelvin went into another room. He tried to do a suicide prank and hanged himself on a curtain thread. He tried to loosen it but failed and died.
</blockquote>
Kelvin’s grandmother, Miriam Tutununu arrived at the homestead to fetch water and was told what had transpired by her two grandchildren.
She reported the matter at Chisumbanje Police Station.
Police attended the scene and the body was conveyed to St Peter’s Mission Hospital for a post-mortem.
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Suicide Prank Goes Wrong As Boy (12) Accidentally Hangs Self After Losing Video Game

Zimbabwe’s economic challenges, high inflation and the rising cost of living are driving civil servants and ordinary people to suicide.
The Amalgamated Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) last week said a deputy school head and mother of three, Miriam Manyarara, from Mwenezi District in the Masvingo Province took her own life due to “slave wages”.
Manyarara was reportedly found hanging in her house by colleagues after collecting her salary.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2023-06-26-zimbabwe-union-flags-mental-health-concern-due-to-economic-hardship/">TimesLive</a>, ARTUZ president Obert Masaraure said that teachers and civil servants are suffering in silence. He said:
<blockquote>
It is very unfortunate that we have a serious mental health crisis in Zimbabwe that is not being attended to.
We have a serious issue of underpayment which triggers mental health illness.
Unfortunately, we have teachers who are taking their lives, and police officers who are taking their lives.
They are underpaid and no one is paying attention to their urgent needs. People are suffering in silence and committing suicide.
As a union, we urge the government of the day to have policy interventions that can address the crisis and to pay teachers and other civil servants a living wage to enable them to deal with the challenges they face daily.
</blockquote>
Recently a police officer who had been taken to Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare hanged himself after telling doctors his salary was too low to support his family.
There are 135 000 teachers employed in Zimbabwean public schools and they earn about ZWL$100 000 in Zimbabwe dollars and a monthly allowance of US$250.
Over the weekend, Public Service and Social Welfare Minister Paul Mavima said the Government is looking at giving public sector workers a new salary package to “cushion them from the rising cost of living”. He said:
<blockquote>
We are looking at all possibilities including effecting an increase of US dollars as well as a pay increase in local currency.
</blockquote>
Civil servants are demanding US$840 per month for the lowest-paid Government employee.
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Zim's Economic Challenges Driving Civil Servants To Suicide - Teachers' Union

Police in Manicaland Province have implored couples to seek counselling whenever there are misunderstandings rather than resort to self-harm.
This comes after a man and his wife from Marange committed suicide one after the other following a misunderstanding over how to prepare sadza.
Peter Mukwada (29) and Pure Gezana (21) were both employed as domestic workers in Rimai Village.
According to <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/couple-commits-suicide-over-sadza/">The Manica Post’s</a> sources, Mukwada accused Gezana of wasting maize meal by using a big pot.
Gezana reportedly left the house and did not return. Her lifeless body was later found hanging from a tree in a nearby bush at the back of their employer’s homestead.
Her body was discovered by Mukwada, who upon seeing his wife dead, also hanged himself.
The couple is survived by two children.
ZRP spokesperson in Manicaland Province, Inspector Nobert Muzondo confirmed the double suicide. He said:
<blockquote>
Mukwada pointed out that Gezana was using a big pot to prepare sadza and was wasting maize meal.
He advised her to use a smaller pot but she stormed out of the kitchen and went to a bushy area where she hung herself using a rope. The bush is 50 metres away from the kitchen hut.
When Mukwada realised that more than 30 minutes had elapsed before his wife came back, he followed her and discovered her body hanging from a tree branch.
He called his neighbour, Ozias Kuhudzehwe, who accompanied him to the scene.
Mukwada later told Kuhudzehwe that he was feeling cold and wanted to put on a jacket. He went back home.
</blockquote>
Kuhudzehwe also left the scene to go and inform the village head, Munamato Chipindirwe, about Gezana’s suicide. Added Insp Muzondo:
<blockquote>
When Kuhudzehwe and Village Head Chipindirwe went to the scene, Mukwada had not yet returned.
The pair is alleged to have waited for about 30 minutes at the scene before following Mukwada.
When they could not locate him at his home, they started looking for him.
His body was later found hanging from a tree branch, at least 300 metres from where his wife had killed herself.
</blockquote>
The matter was reported to the police and they attended the scene. Said Insp Muzondo:
<blockquote>
Whenever people have a difference in opinion, we urge them to seek counselling from the police’s Victim Friendly Unit, professional counsellors, church leaders, community leaders or trusted relatives.
</blockquote>
Cases of suicide are seemingly on the rise as the country’s economic woes continue. This week, a deputy school head in Masvingo Province and a police officer in Harare committed suicide due to paltry salaries.
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Couple Commits Suicide Over Pot Of Sadza

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has blamed Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube’s economic policies for the death of a female school head who allegedly committed suicide.
ARTUZ said one Mrs. Muzenda, the Deputy school head at Sarahuru Primary School in Mwenezi took her own life due to “slave wages”. <a href="https://twitter.com/ARTUZ_teachers/status/1671104730083328002">The teachers’ union said</a>:
<blockquote>
[Mthuli Ncube] policies have killed Mrs. Mzenda the D/Head at Sarahuru Primary Mwenezi. She committed suicide. Slave wages are the new guillotine claiming our Teachers.
The government of [President Emmerson Mnangagwa is presiding over the killing of civil servants and untold suffering for those who live on!
</blockquote>
In February 2022, teachers embarked on a week-long strike, demanding the restoration of their pre-October 2018 salaries when they earned US$540.
The Government responded by awarding civil servants a token salary increment and suspended scores of teachers for taking part in the job action.
Currently, teachers, like other civil servants, are earning US$250 in allowances per month while their RTGS salary is less than US$50.
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/06/18/missing-headmaster-found-dead-near-dam/">the Gwindingwi Secondary School headmaster Stanford Tsindikwa was recently found dead</a> near Rusape Dam in a case of suspected suicide.
Tsindikwa was reported missing after he allegedly made several calls and sent text messages to his wife informing her about his intention to take his own life.
Below are some suicide warning signs suicidal thoughts by <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/symptoms-causes/syc-20378048">Mayo Clinic</a>:
<ul>
<li>Talking about suicide — for example, making statements such as “I’m going to kill myself,” “I wish I were dead” or “I wish I hadn’t been born”</li>
<li>Getting the means to take your own life, such as buying a gun or stockpiling pills</li>
<li>Withdrawing from social contact and wanting to be left alone</li>
<li>Having mood swings, such as being emotionally high one day and deeply discouraged the next</li>
<li>Being preoccupied with death, dying or violence</li>
<li>Feeling trapped or hopeless about a situation</li>
<li>Increasing use of alcohol or drugs</li>
<li>Changing normal routine, including eating or sleeping patterns</li>
<li>Doing risky or self-destructive things, such as using drugs or driving recklessly</li>
<li>Giving away belongings or getting affairs in order when there’s no other logical explanation for doing this</li>
<li>Saying goodbye to people as if they won’t be seen again</li>
<li>Developing personality changes or being severely anxious or agitated, particularly when experiencing some of the warning signs listed above.</li>
</ul>
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Teachers Blame Mthuli Ncube For Deputy Headmistress' Suicide

A Criminal Investigations Department (CID) detective is facing disciplinary action after posting a picture of himself with a gun to his chin, and the message: “We will meet in heaven” on Sunday.
<a href="https://www.zimlive.com/cid-detective-in-hot-water-after-he-jokes-about-suicide-on-whatsapp/">ZimLive</a> reported that Detective Constable Jonah Nomore Gono, of the CID minerals and fauna unit in Bindura, Mashonaland Central, posted a picture on his WhatsApp status showing a pistol pressed against his chest with his chin, pointing at his neck.
Accompanying the picture was a message written in Shona: “Tosangana kudenga (We will meet in heaven)”, and three sad emojis.
But after 20 minutes as friends and colleagues called his phone and sent messages to check on him, the detective posted a new WhatsApp status saying “Sorry… I’m fyn”.
ZimLive reported police sources as saying Gono was asked by his bosses to write a report.
He is likely to be arrested and charged under the Police Act for “acting in an unbecoming or disorderly manner or in any manner prejudicial to good order or discipline or reasonably likely to bring discredit to the police force.”
If convicted, Gono could be discharged from the police or face a reduction in rank and a reprimand.
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Suicide Joke On WhatsApp Lands CID Officer In Trouble

A 56-year-old security guard allegedly shot himself with his service rifle in Checheche after discovering that his wife was having extra-marital affairs.
Johane Chiweshe from Dambamuromo Village in Chipinge South committed suicide recently after making several suicide attempts before.
ZRP spokesperson in Manicaland Province, Inspector Nobert Muzondo, confirmed the incident which happened in Checheche on 07 March 2023. He said:
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The now-late Johane Chiweshe who was employed as a security guard was on duty when the incident happened. He was armed with a 303 riffle.
His workmate, Munyaradzi Gorivoto heard a gunshot around midnight and called out Chiweshe who did not respond. He alerted their superior, Enock Musasike, and he rushed to the scene.
The two searched around the company premises and discovered that Chiweshe was already dead. His body was found lying facing upwards with blood oozing from his head.
A report was made to the police who attended the scene and observed a gunshot wound on Chiweshe’s head.
The 303 riffle was also discovered near Chiweshe’s hand with a magazine containing seven rounds.
An empty cartridge was also discovered at the scene and the body was conveyed to St Peter’s Mission Hospital mortuary.
Inquiries done indicate that Chiweshe had attempted suicide many times before.
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Chiweshe’s neighbour who spoke to <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/guard-shoots-self-over-wifes-infidelity/">The Manica Post</a> claimed that the now-deceased had accused his wife of infidelity several times. Said the neighbour:
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Chiweshe accused his wife of infidelity several times. Their relationship was an on-and-off affair. His church members would intervene whenever the couple had a misunderstanding and they would reconcile.
However, Chiweshe always told church members that his wife had not reformed from her old habits and because of this, he would end his life. He made several suicide attempts before.
We don’t know why his employers gave him a gun at work as he had suicidal tendencies.
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Chiweshe was buried in Dambamuromo Village on 11 March.
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Security Guard Shoots Self Over Wife’s Extra-marital Affairs

A Form Six learner who committed suicide at ZRP High School in Harare on Monday reportedly had a pending disciplinary issue with school authorities.
<a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/leading-school-in-shock-as-student-hangs-himself/">H-Metro</a> reported sources as saying Prince Taonezvi (18) was expected to appear before a school disciplinary committee for allegedly fondling a female student’s breasts. Said a source:
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Prince proposed to a female student sometime last week and his proposal was spurned.
He then found the girl standing next to a wall and grabbed her from behind, and fondled her breasts.
The girl screamed for help and shouted at him in anger.
The matter was reported to the headmaster, who asked the two to submit reports of what transpired.
Prince handed in his report and was told he would be called in for a hearing on a misconduct charge.
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Prince reportedly hanged using a rope in a building that is still under construction at the school.
His body was discovered by two caretakers working on the school grounds.
Prince reportedly left a suicide note, whose contents were not released by the police.
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Suicide ZRP High School Learner Was Facing A Misconduct Charge

An 18-year-old Form Six learner committed suicide at ZRP High School around 5 PM on Monday, 13 March.
ZRP Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations), Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the pupil as Prince Tawonezvi.
Asst Comm Nyathi said police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. He said:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the tragic and unfortunate death of an upper sixth student, Prince Tawonezvi (18) at ZRP High School on 13th March 2023 at 1700 hours.
The student allegedly committed suicide in circumstances that are now subject to investigations.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police expresses condolence to the Tawonezvi family and students at the school.
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The suicide at ZRP High is the fourth reported incident of school-going teenage suicides in the country in March.
Earlier this month, 14-year-old Rumbidzai Chimusasa committed suicide in a school toilet at St Mary’s Secondary School in Chikanga, Mutare after she had just been reprimanded for her wayward behaviour by her grandmother.
Last week, 15-year-old Jayden Saudan, a Form Three pupil at Hamilton High School, committed suicide after drinking poison.
On Sunday, a Form One learner at a private school in Luveve suburb, Pauline Moyo, committed suicide by hanging.
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Form Six Learner Commits Suicide At ZRP High School

A Form One pupil at a private school in Luveve suburb, Bulawayo, committed suicide by hanging on Sunday evening.
The girl reportedly hanged herself in her bedroom at around 7 PM in the presence of her 8-year-old sister.
Her 19-year-old brother told the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/form-one-pupil-commits-suicide/">Chronicle</a> that she did not leave a suicide note or tell anyone if she had any challenges. He said:
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My sister was a very quiet person but she was always smiling. She had gone out and met my father by the corner and asked him where he was going.
My father told her he was going to buy some relish. When she arrived at the house, there was my little sister.
She took some plastic-like rope and hung herself from the roof truss in her bedroom. She didn’t leave any message nor did she say anything to my younger sister.
When my younger sister went to tell the people who lodge in the house at the back, it was already too late as she had died. This is painful.
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The late girl’s uncle said they were informed about the tragic incident on Sunday. He said:
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The girl’s mother died last year in January in South Africa, and what pained us was that the father refused for the children to go and bury their mother at our village in the Gwamba area in Nkayi.
This suicide is troubling to us and we’re forced to think about many things. We suspect that maybe the girl was being abused and just suffered in silence because there’s no other way to explain this painful incident.
I just arrived and I’m waiting for the father to arrive so that we can talk but I’m not happy with the disrespect he has shown to our family.
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A pastor’s wife from the nearby Baptist Church who preferred anonymity said they had been supporting the children together with neighbours in the area after both parents left the children for South Africa. She said;
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I’m pained by this and I wish she could wake up but I know it can’t happen. She was a member of our church but didn’t attend church on Sunday after a relative visited them.
In life iminwe ayilingani but we supported them wherever we could. The father was working hard to provide for them but it was difficult.
The children stayed for a long time by themselves when their parents were in South Africa and the father only returned sometime last year and we were assisting them.
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Bulawayo Provincial ZRP spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the suicide to the Chronicle, saying investigations into the case are ongoing.
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Form One Pupil Commits Suicide In The Presence Of Sister (8)

A female learner committed suicide in a school toilet at St Mary’s Secondary School in Chikanga, Mutare on Tuesday last week after she had just been reprimanded for her wayward behaviour by her grandmother.
The late 14-year-old Rumbidzai Chimusasa had been warned against bad behaviour by her grandmother, Juliet Mafunga, whom she was staying with.
Mafunga told <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/chikanga-schoolgirl-suicide-details-emerge/">The Manica Post</a> that she had warned Rumbidzai against coming home late and also advised her to ditch some of her close friends. Said Mafunga:
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I am not sure if I was supposed to just remain and watch her coming home late as well as continue playing with friends that I knew would be of bad influence on her.
I took her as my own child. I have six children and I am not married. I am a vendor and the least I expected was to be troubled by kids that I work so hard to feed.
On the day she died, I had warned her against playing with some of her naughty friends and told her to stop coming home late.
I am not sure if this is what prompted her to commit suicide, but surely was I wrong?
I did not only reprimand her. I also reprimanded my own daughter. My daughter heeded my advice, so I do not know whether this offended Rumbidzai or not.
I think there was more to her decision to commit suicide than my words.
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Rumbidzai committed suicide in one of the school’s toilets on Tuesday and this prompted the school authorities to dismiss the other learners early.
On Thursday, the Roman Catholic Mutare Diocese education secretary, Lawrence Chibvuri said they were offering prayers and counselling to other learners who were traumatised by the incident. Said Chibvuri:
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It is very unfortunate that she failed to open up and seek counselling from the school authorities.
Instead, she decided to end her life and this is the main message we are giving to our children at the school as well as all other Catholic schools.
We are saddened, however, by the choice of place for suicide because it causes trauma to other learners and teachers.
Therefore the prayers and counselling sessions are meant to help them cope with the sad incident.
We encourage learners to open up and not resort to drastic measures when they are going through tough times.
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Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson for Manicaland Province, Inspector Nobert Muzondo, said:
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We are yet to establish what led her to commit suicide. I am sure the parents or guardians would know better.
However, as the police, we will continue urging parents and guardians to have a cordial relationship with their children so that they are free to open up about all problems that they will be facing, rather than resorting to committing suicide.
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Female Learner (14) Commits Suicide In School Toilet

A Premier Service Medical Investments (PSMI) loss control supervisor, Bernard Chatindivara, took his own life on Saturday after failing to pay debts he accrued while doing company business.
Chatindivara, who joined PSMI in June 2012, was stationed at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo.
PSMI national workers committee chairperson Munyaradzi Nharaunda confirmed Chatindiwara’s death to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200008437/psmi-worker-commits-suicide-over-mounting-debts">NewsDay</a>.
He said the deceased would be buried at his rural area in Chiweshe, Mashonaland Central Province on Wednesday, 08 March. Said Nharaunda:
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Yes, a fellow employee who was a loss control region B supervisor committed suicide in Bulawayo.
He had no fuel for his vehicle to move around, and as a result, he borrowed money for that.
The debts accumulated and the company failed to pay the debts yet he was doing its business.
He was also being threatened by the workers whom he caught doing wrong things. He received death threats.
He once lodged a complaint over (the issue and requested) to be transferred.
We even liaised with our management, but it resisted.
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We don’t know what happened, but eventually, he committed suicide.
On 6 February, Chatindivara wrote to the acting loss control manager Caesar Nyamajiwa alleging he had received death threats for exposing theft at the company. He wrote:
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On January 23, I submitted a report on the missing spare wheels, battery and the waste damaged properties of vehicle NP200 with registration number AEN 0831, which I copied to Mr. S Dhliwayo who forwarded the report to Sibonginkosi Ndlovu to respond. 
During the process, Ndlovu forwarded the report to Itai Mapasure who was not entitled to see it and after seeing it he started to hunt me and threatened to fight or kill me.
Ndlovu had no right whatsoever in his capacity to release the confidential information to Itai.
The case is still under investigation by investigation officer Constable Moyo from Bulawayo Central under reference number IR633/23.
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Chatindivara then sought an urgent transfer to Harare saying he no longer felt safe working in the region. However, his request was denied.
Meanwhile, civil servants on Monday urged Parliament to investigate the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) to establish the cause for the closure of health facilities owned by PSMI.
PSMI is a subsidiary of the Premier Service Medical Aid Society.
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PSMI Worker Commits Suicide Over Death Threats, Mounting Debts

A 20-year-old Harare man committed suicide on Saturday morning at his girlfriend’s house after she had ended their relationship.
<a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/man-commits-suicide-at-lovers-house/">H-Metro</a> reported that Tinotenda Zikonya hung himself on a mango tree outside his estranged lover’s house in Kuwadzana 6, Harare.
The now-deceased’s lover, only identified as Memory, said their differences started in December when Tinotenda cheated on her. She said:
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Whenever I wanted to break up with him he threatened to commit suicide.
We have been dating since July 2021 and after he cheated on me, I decided to end the relationship but he did not take it lightly.
And, on top of it all akundinyepera hanzi ndatora US$900 dollars (He lied that I had stolen US$900 from him).
He threatened to fix me.
Akandi cheater neumwe musikana (He cheated on me with some other girl) so that’s why I said I can’t continue naye (with him).
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Reports claim Tinotenda came to the house o Friday, at around 10 AM, and assaulted Memory’s parents.

Harare Man (20) Commits Suicide At Lover's Place "To Fix Her"

Zimbabwean comedian and motivational speaker, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nigel_Tha_Slick_Pastor">Nigel “Tha Slick Pastor” Maritinyu</a>, says the world demands a lot from men, but they keep the pain to themselves.
Bamunini Nijo, a role he played <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gamuchirai_Duve">in one of his skits</a>, said women are not the only ones who need emotional support, but men also need it. In a post seen by Pindula News, Nijo said many men were depressed to the extent that some contemplated abusing drugs or even suicide. He said:
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Not taking anything away from the ladies, but I feel like men go through a lot, especially young men who are navigating the “building” stage of their lives.
It’s either you have a lot of time for your family and no money to support them or you are busy making ends meet which ends up taking a lot of your time hence depriving your family of your presence.
The world demands a lot from the man. The wife needs attention, love, understanding and also provisions. The world requires your labour and service in exchange for a means to sustain your livelihood.
The man is constantly in competition , either with other men or circumstances of nature. At almost every turn and instance, the head of the family is constantly thinking and plotting, devising and scheming ways to survive and meet his family’s expectations.
But he’s human too. Sometimes he just wants to feel what it’s like to sit and enjoy TV like everyone else without a the threat of bills intruding his mind. Everyday, men are faced with situations that challenge their sufficiency. Will I make enough this month, am I satisfying my partner, will I retain my job in this recession, is my health alright with all the stress I’m constantly under?? So many questions, very few answers many a time.
Of all the things I have listed, I feel that the biggest burden is not even these problems but the greatest pain for the man is going through these challenges and feeling no one UNDERSTANDS you, they only expect from you.
While I do not approve, justify or condone the following I tend to UNDERSTAND how many end turning to:
1. Alcoholism
2. Pornography and womanizing
3. Drug and substance abuse
4. Absenteeism
5. Fits of rage
6. Suicide
Most times these behaviors and patterns begin as an escape channel, trying to avoid facing the beckoning reality with each passing second.
I repeat, those are not solutions but I think I get how people end up trapped in such.
Do you know it’s very normal for a man to want to just sit there and be quiet for 8 hours straight because life is tiring man and even talking becomes such a task. This is why some came up with the idea of a “man cave”, that room at home you can just retreat to and be yourself and enjoy your own company but kuno unoita man cave ipi uchiroja mu two rooms.
May God help all men. May God help all families.
Trust in Jesus.
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"The World Demands A Lot From Men" Nigel 'Nijo Slick' Maritinyu

A retired senior police officer in Bulawayo allegedly committed suicide by gulping a poisonous substance and his body was discovered in his car by his stepdaughter on Sunday morning.
The deceased, Walter Frank Ebinerng (62), was a former member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and had attained the rank of Chief Inspector when he retired.
It is alleged that before he committed suicide, Ebinerng was heard by his stepdaughter Awakhiwe Geraldino Mdlongwa (21) together with her young brother, Nkanyiso Mdlongwa (16), saying he wanted to kill himself.
CITE reported police sources as saying Ebinerng did not reveal the reason why he wanted to end his life. Said a source:
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The two (Awakhiwe Mdlongwa and Nkanyiso Mdlongwa) heard Walter saying he was going to commit suicide but did not reveal the cause.
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After overhearing what the deceased had stated Awakhiwe, advised her mother, Sikhathele Ebinerng.
The family reportedly retired to bed just after midnight and left the deceased seated inside his car.
The following morning, Ebinerng’s wife left for Filabusi but did not check for her husband’s whereabouts.
At around 3.20 PM, that same day, she received a phone call from her daughter that he was unconscious in his car. Said the police sources:
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Sikhathele instructed the informant to call Netstar ambulance who then attended the scene and observed that Walter was already dead.
The team leader of Netstar ambulance, Flora Nicola Tshuma, together with the informant proceeded to ZRP QueensPark and made a report.
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The police attended the scene and conducted searches on the body.
They found two cellphones, a Samsung and an ITEL phone, a black wallet with a national identity and defaced police ID.
The police officers also recovered an empty 200ML red bottle (faded) from the bin which is suspected to be the one which had poison.
Ebinerng’s body was ferried to the United Bulawayo Hospitals mortuary for a post-mortem. | <a href="https://cite.org.zw/former-top-cop-commits-suicide/">CITE</a>

Retired Top Police Officer Commits Suicide

A 52-year-old man from New Cranborne in Harare shot himself to death following a dispute with his 46-year-old wife on Tuesday.
The man, Pasipamire Kanyimo, shot himself after his wife only identified as Virginia had allegedly told him that she did not want to be in a relationship with him anymore, according to H-metro. 
An argument followed which assumedly forced Kanyimo to manhandle his wife Virginia leaving her unconscious. 
Kanyimo somehow believed that he had just murdered his own wife who was now lying unconscious.
He hurriedly left the scene and shot himself to death on the left side of his head. Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed the incident. Said Insp Chakanza:
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Police are investigating a case involving a man believed to have shot himself to death in Cranborne. 
Circumstances were that the wife had a misunderstanding with the now deceased”.
One of the house occupants said the now deceased told her that he was going to shoot himself and she ran to their neighbour for assistance.
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On their return, they found the now deceased lying in a pool of blood.
In August this year, a 59-year-old Harare man shot himself once in the head with a gun at his house in Gunhill under unclear circumstances.
Suicide cases continue to increase countrywide with some attributing the rise to depression, a condition that has been prevalent in the country since the eruption of COVID-19.
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Harare Man Shoots Himself During A Dispute With His Wife

A Grade 6 pupil at Seventh-day Adventist Church-run Lowveld Primary School in Chiredzi hung himself from a tree last Tuesday after he was reprimanded by his mother.
The boy, Frank Muvavarirwa (12), of Makondo Extension, took his own life after being ordered to return two clay pots (mbiya) he allegedly picked at an apostolic sect shrine.
Frank hung himself from a tree in a bushy area near his parents’ house at around 9 AM after his mother Rangarirai Chamisa had instructed him to return the two clay pots he had brought home.
The Mirror reported a source as saying the mother thought that Frank had taken the clay pots from a shrine and a Madzibaba could cast a bad spell on the family. Said the source:
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Frank came home carrying two pots at around 9 am and his mother instructed him to take them back because she suspected that they belong to a Madzibaba who could cast a curse on him.
He left home with the pots and did not return. His mother went looking for him only to find him hanging from a tree in a nearby bush.
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ZRP Masvingo provincial spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident to The Mirror and said police were yet to determine the cause of the suicide. | <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/chiredzi-boy-hangs-self-after-picking-madzibaba-clay-pots%ef%bf%bc/">The Mirror</a>

Chiredzi Boy Hangs Self After Picking Madzibaba's Clay Pots

A 21-year-old Form Four learner at Ruhwerimwe Secondary School in Makoni District took his own life on 17 November after being accused of stealing a cellphone.
Police said Andrew Mawone of Mupambawahle Village denied the allegations but could not handle the pressure of being accused of committing the offence.
Teachers at Ruhwerimwe Secondary School, fellow pupils, and his own parents were all convinced that he had stolen the cellphone.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Manicaland Province, Inspector Norbert Muzondo, confirmed the incident. He said:
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On November 17, Andrew was at home with his father when he was approached by a Form One student and her uncle. The student accused Mawone of stealing her phone at school during examination time.
Mawone denied the allegations, but his father insisted that he should return the phone as he had been seen with a similar cellphone.
Mawone highlighted that the cellphone he had been seen holding was his friend’s, adding that he had returned it.
However, Mawone’s father advised the aggrieved party to make a police report.
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After the other student and her uncle left, Mawone left home and did not return that day.
Mawone’s body was found by his brother the following morning hanging from a guava tree. | <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/suicide-over-stolen-phone/">The Manica Post</a>

Form 4 Student Commits Suicide After Being Accused Of Stealing A Cellphone

A 30-year-old man believed to have been residing in Botswana illegally killed himself by hanging from the ceiling of his rented accommodation in Ditladi village last week.
According to Tonota Station Commander, Oteng Ngada, before taking his own life, the man reportedly told his friends that he was contemplating suicide saying life had become difficult for him. Said Ngada:
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He complained of being broke without anything to eat and that he does not see a reason to live.
He then went inside his room around 1200 hours and his landlord noticed his house was dark around 2050 hours.
After knocking several times without an answer, the landlord entered only to find him hanging from the house rafters.
His body is still at Nyangabgwe mortuary, with the Post-Mortem set for Thursday.
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Ngada said the deceased’s relatives back in Zimbabwe were notified of his demise. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/botswana-zim-man-takes-own-life-sick-at-tired-at-being-broke-and-hungry/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

"Broke" Zimbabwean Man Commits Suicide In Botswana

An 11-year-old girl from Njube suburb, Bulawayo allegedly committed suicide by hanging after an undisclosed misunderstanding with her mother.
Patience Chishemu, who was a Grade 5 pupil at Mpumelelo Primary School in Mpopoma, allegedly hung herself at her home in Njube on Sunday morning.
Patience’s father, Mike Chishemu (38), separated from her mother some years ago and she was living with her mother and would occasionally visit her father in Victoria Falls during holidays.
Chishemu said his daughter was a free spirit, a great cook, and loved singing. He said:
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On Saturday she sent me a video of herself singing a gospel song. It saddens me to know that is the last song l will hear her singing. She was outspoken and loved cooking and telling me stories.
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Chishemu alleged that her child was “living in hell” as she was being sexually abused and had been attending counseling. He said:
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l still cannot believe that my daughter is gone, l don’t understand where an 11-year-old gets the idea of hanging herself or how she even knew that hanging is a way of killing herself.
I refuse to believe what they tell me right now because it does not make sense. l recently found out that she was being raped.
l am still yet to confirm with the police if it is true. If it is true then the mother will explain to me why l was not told about all of this.
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Chishemu said they are waiting for post-mortem results so that they can ascertain what really happened to his child. | <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/11-year-old-girl-commits-suicide-a-fathers-agony-and-quest-for-answers/">Chronicle</a>

11-year-old Girl Commits Suicide

A South African-based 24-year-old Zimbabwean national reportedly committed suicide after hosting a party for members of the community in Thandanani, Verulam in KwaZulu-Natal.
The man, who has not been named, locked himself in a room after ordering his girlfriend to move out and then set the building on fire on Saturday.
<a href="https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/zimbabwean-national-man-suicide-verulam-kzn-2-september-2022/">The South African</a> reported that the deceased’s neighbours contacted private security, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at around 9:41 AM after the man’s wood and iron home burst into flames with him inside.
RUSA members were immediately dispatched and on arrival discovered the home completely burnt down.
The charred remains of the self-employed tiler were discovered in the debris.
RUSA spokesperson, Prem Balram, said the man’s girlfriend, who was drunk, said the deceased bought large quantities of meat and beer to host a braai on Friday afternoon.
He reportedly partied throughout the night with members of his community and his girlfriend.
Balram said that when the man returned home on Saturday morning he discovered his girlfriend in his bed. He added:
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He informed her that he loved her and asked her to leave as he intended on ending his life.
He then forced her out of the residence and locked the door. The informal home thereafter burst into flames.
The deceased could be heard screaming for several minutes before the structure collapsed. The motive for the suicide was not immediately established.
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SA-based Zimbabwean Man (24) Hosts Massive Party And Commits Suicide

Police in Bulawayo have urged members of the public to share their problems with others so that they can find help rather than resort to taking their own lives.
This comes after a 37-year-old laboratory technician from Entumbane suburb committed suicide by hanging on Monday.
The now-deceased, Kelvin Magenende, left a note saying that he had failed his family.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province, Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident to <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/i-failed-my-family-man-states-in-suicide-note/">Chronicle</a> on Thursday. He said:
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Police in Bulawayo are investigating a case of sudden death by hanging which occurred in Entumbane Suburb, Bulawayo on the 27th of June.
The deceased is a male adult aged 37 of Entumbane who was employed as a laboratory technician by the Ministry of Health and Child Care at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH).
On the 27th of June 2022 in the afternoon, a nine-year-old male juvenile who is the son of the now-deceased came back from school and found his father hanging from the roof truss.
The juvenile ran to a neighbour whom he told what he had seen. The neighbour advised the boy to go to the police.
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The boy then made a police report. At the scene, police found a suicide note in which the man said he loved his wife and she should take care of their two children since he had failed to cope with the situation. Added Ins Ncube:
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Preliminary investigations revealed that the now deceased had domestic disputes with his wife. The body was taken to UBH for post-mortem.
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According to last year’s World Health Organisation data on suicide, Zimbabwe has a suicide rate of 14 deaths per 100 000 people.
The report showed that Zimbabwean men are more prone to taking their own lives compared to women.
Zimbabwe was ranked 34th on a list of 182 countries, and the fifth in Africa, behind Lesotho, Eswatini, South Africa and Botswana.
The country has experienced economic challenges over the past two decades characterised by high rates of unemployment, rising inflation, shortages of fuel, medicines, and running water, among other basics, as well as a repressive political system.
This could be a contributory factor to depression, despair and hopelessness which may push people t commit suicide.

"I Failed My Family", Technician (37) States In Suicide Note

An unidentified man died after he was hit by a train near Mbokodo Abattoir in Bulawayo on Sunday morning as he was walking on the railway line.
The victim is said to be between 30 and 36 years old.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province, Inspector Abednico Ncube, confirmed the incident. He said:
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Police in Bulawayo are investigating a case of sudden death where an unknown man was run over by a train on 12 June 2022.
The incident occurred near Mbokodo Abattoir at around 2:30 AM.
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It is alleged that the now-deceased was strolling along the railway line and the engine man tried to warn him as he was approaching.
The man, however, ignored the warnings and was hit by the train and died on the spot.
The train only managed to stop after hitting him and police attended the scene.
Insp Ncube implored members of the public to consider their safety before crossing the railway line.
He also appealed to the public to consult their relatives or seek professional help if they have issues that they are facing rather than for people to take their own lives. Said Insp Ncube:
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We appeal to the members of the public not to cross the railway line before checking it.
This has been part of the many suicidal cases which we are experiencing in Bulawayo.
We advise people to seek counselling from relatives or professionals rather than taking their own lives.
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Man Hit By Train In Suspected Suicide Case

A 17-year-old Form 4 pupil at Magwegwe Secondary School in Bulawayo named only as Nokuzola is believed to have committed suicide by drinking an insecticide a day after her mother chided her for “playing with boys” and neglecting her schoolwork.
Unbeknown to her mother, Nokuzola had already “played with boys” too far and had fallen pregnant. Inspector Abednico Ncube of Bulawayo police said:
<blockquote>Police are investigating a case of sudden death which occurred in Magwegwe suburb. The mother of the late reprimanded her on Monday evening not to play with boys as she might get pregnant while urging her to concentrate on her school work.</blockquote>
According to Inspector Ncube, the mother left home in the morning on Tuesday for her vending business leaving her daughter with their 19-year-old housekeeper. He added:
<blockquote>On the same day at around 10 AM, the now-deceased ordered the maid to go and bath. The maid went to bath leaving the now deceased in the bedroom alone.
When the maid came back from bathing she found the now deceased lying on the floor in her mother’s bedroom vomiting. The maid informed a neighbour who summoned an ambulance.
The police found the deceased lying on the floor in the bedroom next to a bed with vomit on the floor. An empty 100ml bottle of Dichlorvos insecticide with a purple triangle was found on top of the wardrobe. We suspect the late pupil drank the contests of the bottle.</blockquote>
Inspector Ncube said a female friend of Nokuzola told police that she had tested herself for pregnancy and confirmed that she was pregnant.
Nokuzola reportedly made threats to commit suicide if anyone disclosed the pregnancy to her parents.
The body was taken to Mpilo Central Hospital for a post-mortem.
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