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Man drowns in fishpond while rescuing duck

A 22-year-old man drowned at Mutare Teachers' College earlier this week while attempting to rescue a duck that had fallen into a fish pond at the institution.Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 17:36hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter

Body of drowned cop found after seven day search

The body of Constable Joseph Masvora (24), who drowned last Sunday at Bubi-Lupane Dam alongside Brian Thulani Ngwenya (26), was finally recovered yesterday morning, bringing to an end a grueling seven-day search.National Police Spokesperso…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 18:41hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter

Women drown during 'manjuzu' rituals

The tragic drowning of two women performing "manjuzu" (mermaid) rituals at Nyaure River in Bindura on Monday has shocked the local community and stirred anger among traditional leaders. The incident, reportedly led by a self-styled prophet…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:22hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter

Boy (4) drowns in sewage

Two separate drowning incidents claimed the lives of a young boy and an adult man in Manicaland Province on Tuesday, authorities have confirmed.In the first incident, four-year-old Takudzwa Mugwede, of Old West in Penhalonga, tragically dr…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 08:55hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter

Cop, council worker drown

Tragedy struck the Lupane community on Sunday afternoon after two men drowned at Bubi Lupane Dam when their boat capsized amid rough waters.The victims have been identified as Joseph Masvora (24), a police officer, and Brian Thulani Ngweny…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 18:56hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter

Man drowns at Hillside Dams

The Bulawayo Fire Brigade successfully recovered the body of a man believed to have drowned at Hillside Dams yesterday morning, in what is suspected to have been a religious ceremony.The deceased, identified as Hopulang Dube, a member of a…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:11hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo suburbs drown

For Prisca Moyo, a resident of Sizinda, the sight of darkening skies over Bulawayo brings a familiar dread. The thought of another night spent bailing water from her modest two-bedroomed house or drying out her furniture the next day is a …

Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:49hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter

'Bulawayo toddler drowns in drainage'

The Bulawayo Fire Brigade was last night involved in an intense search for a missing toddler who was reportedly swept away by flash floods in New Lobengula suburb.The child, believed to be between three and four years old, is suspected to …

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:37hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter

Police recover bodies of 2 men who drowned at Matopo school dam

Police have recovered the bodies of two men who drowned at Matopo Mission Dam on January 24.The men, who have not been named, had been engaged by the school to carry out repairs to dormitories damaged in a fire incident last year.Gardson S…

Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 19:01hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter

Boy drowns in Tsholotsho

An eight-year-old boy from Nhlangano Village, Tsholotsho District, in Matabeleland North Province, tragically drowned while attempting to cross a flooded Godzo Stream near the Jahe area.The incident occurred under Chief Magama when the boy…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 17:34hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter

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