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Geo Pomona truck kills journalist
20 Sep 2026 at 08:26hrs |
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Freelance journalist Judith Nyuke, 39, was killed on Saturday after she was struck by a Geo Pomona waste management truck along Harare Drive near Art Farm in Pomona, police have confirmed.
The accident occurred at about 3.30pm, according to police spokesman Commissioner Paul Nyathi.
"More details will be released as investigations continue," Nyathi said.
Nyuke was a specialist court reporter who had previously worked with H-Metro and 263Chat. Her death has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe's media fraternity.
Geo Pomona, which is contracted by the City of Harare to provide waste collection services, confirmed that one of its vehicles was involved in the fatal accident.
The company said it was "profoundly" saddened by Nyuke's death and extended its condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and the wider media community.
"Geo Pomona is deeply saddened by this loss and extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and wider media community during this extremely difficult time," the company said in a statement.
Geo Pomona said it had launched an internal review and was cooperating with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
"Geo Pomona takes this incident with the utmost seriousness. The company has initiated an internal review and is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities as they establish the circumstances surrounding the incident," the company said.
The waste management company said it would not comment further while police investigations were underway, citing respect for Nyuke's family and the need to avoid speculation.
Geo Pomona also said it would engage with Nyuke's family and provide appropriate support following the tragedy.
Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash are continuing.
The accident occurred at about 3.30pm, according to police spokesman Commissioner Paul Nyathi.
"More details will be released as investigations continue," Nyathi said.
Nyuke was a specialist court reporter who had previously worked with H-Metro and 263Chat. Her death has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe's media fraternity.
Geo Pomona, which is contracted by the City of Harare to provide waste collection services, confirmed that one of its vehicles was involved in the fatal accident.
The company said it was "profoundly" saddened by Nyuke's death and extended its condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and the wider media community.
Geo Pomona said it had launched an internal review and was cooperating with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
"Geo Pomona takes this incident with the utmost seriousness. The company has initiated an internal review and is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities as they establish the circumstances surrounding the incident," the company said.
The waste management company said it would not comment further while police investigations were underway, citing respect for Nyuke's family and the need to avoid speculation.
Geo Pomona also said it would engage with Nyuke's family and provide appropriate support following the tragedy.
Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash are continuing.
Source - zimlive
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