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Rituals gone wrong as 2 drown

Tragedy struck at Clydesdale Dam on February 24, 2025, when two men drowned while participating in traditional rituals, authorities confirmed.Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, said 15 people—10 women and f…

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Family fails to report drowning expecting girl back as mermaid

A family in Chimanimani delayed reporting the drowning of their 16-year-old daughter after believing she would return spiritually empowered as a mermaid, police have confirmed.The late Eunice Moyo of Muchakagara Village under Chief Mutamba…

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 14:17hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter

Cases of drowning are on the rise

Needless and avoidable loss of lives continue to happen nationwide due to drownings despite several warnings. Rains are a good servant but a bad master, attempting to cross flooded rivers are risks one may never live to tell the story. Mos…

Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:36hrs | 574 | by Thomas Murisa.

Border jumpers drown

07:25, 5 Jan - â€ª+27 7* *** ****â€¬: They are confirmed reports of people drowning in Limpopo. These people is alleged that they want to border jump to South Africa. From Beitbridge taxi rank to Limpopo they are charged $20.  ZSP mou…

Published: 05 Jan 2015 at 13:48hrs | | by Citizen journalist

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Rituals gone wrong as 2 drown

Family fails to report drowning expecting girl back as mermaid

Cases of drowning are on the rise

Border jumpers drown

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