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Nathi Nhleko family rejects suicide claim

The family of South African Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has firmly rejected reports suggesting he died by suicide after allegedly falling from the 22nd floor of a Paris hotel on 30 September 2025.Speaking from their home in KwaMb…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 252 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo faces surge in child suicides

Bulawayo is grappling with a disturbing rise in child suicides, prompting urgent calls from community leaders, civic organisations, and lawmakers for coordinated action to tackle the crisis.The recent death of a 14-year-old girl from Emakh…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 die in Bulawayo hit-and-runs

Bulawayo is mourning after two fatal hit-and-run accidents claimed the lives of pedestrians within just over a month.The most recent incident occurred on 10 September at the intersection of Robert Mugabe Way and Connaught Avenue. A male pe…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 13:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Lovers found dead in suspected murder-suicide

A normally quiet suburb in Beitbridge was shaken on Thursday after a couple was found dead in their home, their bodies bearing gunshot wounds in what police believe may be a murder-suicide.The victims, Nyasha Madenyika, 32, and her lover F…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 13:48hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter

Businessman shoots wife dead, commits suicide

A sense of shock and grief has gripped the Tshidixwa suburb in Beitbridge after popular local businessman Farai Longwe, widely known as Mr Grocery, fatally shot his wife before taking his own life on Wednesday evening.The incident reported…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 17:45hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter

Schoolgirl's suicide stuns community

The Highfield community is reeling after the death of a 12-year-old Grade Seven pupil, who took her own life on August 15 in a cabin at her family home.Anesu Mudzukuri, a prefect at Houghton Park Primary School, was the second-born in a fa…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:06hrs | 1660 | by Staff reporter

Man commits suicide following economic hardship, family neglect

A 54-year-old man from Old Magwegwe, Zebron Phiri, committed suicide a day after telling a neighbour he intended to end his life due to poverty and neglect by his children.Phiri was discovered on Sunday morning with a rope around his neck,…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gweru couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Police in Gweru are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a couple was found dead in separate locations on Tuesday.Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, said the woman, identified as Definite Musomekw…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 14:49hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter

Axed wife survives, husband commits suicide

A woman in Waterfalls, Harare, is fighting for her life after being viciously attacked by her husband with an axe, in a case reportedly triggered by jealousy over a contact saved in her phone.Laiza Sipiwa, 40, was struck three times by her…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:22hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Man commits suicide after being reprimanded for wasting cooking oil

A 21-year-old man from Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb has died after ingesting rat poison in a fit of rage following a domestic dispute with his mother over spilled cooking oil.Police confirmed the tragic incident on Tuesday, identifying t…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 21:22hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter

Sticky-fingered neighbours arrested

Two Nkulumane youths have found themselves on the wrong side of the law after allegedly smashing a neighbour's car window and stealing just US$20 and two white reflectors - a petty crime now threatening serious consequences.Brighton Shawn …

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 15:02hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter

Pervert uncle jumps from 3rd Floor in wild suicide bid

In a jaw-dropping courtroom spectacle, a 38-year-old man convicted of attempted rape shocked onlookers at the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court on Thursday by hurling himself from the third floor in a desperate - and failed - suicide attempt.Mon…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 15:02hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter

Disputes over goat leads to murder, suicide

A heartbreaking incident rocked Mvundura Village in Kasekete, Muzarabani, after a suspected goat theft escalated into a fatal confrontation that left one man dead and another having taken his own life.The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 14:15hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter

Man axes uncle over goat, kills self

A dark cloud has engulfed Chinyama after a 52-year-old villager was axed to death by his nephew over a goat misunderstanding.The 21-year-old niece subsequently took his life away after committing the gruesome murder.According to Mashonalan…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 09:03hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Muzarabani

11-year-old boy found hanging in school cottage

A sombre mood has gripped the Filabusi community in Matabeleland South following the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy who died by suicide last week.The boy, identified as Junior Moyo, was found hanging in his bedroom at Singwango Number …

Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:44hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter

Husband threatens suicide

A Harare woman has been granted a protection order against her husband after telling the Harare Civil Court that he had repeatedly assaulted, insulted, and threatened to kill her if she went ahead with plans to divorce him.Gertrude Kamera …

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:18hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter

Gweru police officer commits suicide

A Gweru-based police officer, Constable Claude Jele, tragically died while receiving treatment at Gweru Provincial Hospital (GPH) on Sunday after allegedly consuming a yet-to-be-identified poison. The 38-year-old officer, who was stationed…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 11:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mashonaland man kills wife, village head and neighbour, stabs himself

The community of Hurungwe, Mashonaland West, is in shock after a 37-year-old man allegedly went on a brutal killing spree, murdering three people, including his wife, the village head, and a neighbor, with an axe and a knife. The horrific …

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 14:50hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter

Man impregnates cousin, hangs self

Police in Bulawayo are investigating a case of sudden death involving an 18-year-old man who committed suicide after allegedly impregnating his cousin.The incident was confirmed by Bulawayo police acting spokesperson, Inspector Nomalanga M…

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 07:19hrs | 1081 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge grapples with rising suicide cases

Residents of Beitbridge have voiced alarm over a recent spike in suicide cases, with three females, including a 14-year-old girl, taking their lives in just three weeks. The deaths, which appear to be passion-related, have left the border …

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:32hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter

Police investigate suspected suicide in Bulawayo's Kingsdale suburb

Bulawayo police have launched an investigation into a suspected suicide case after the decomposing body of a 27-year-old man was discovered hanging from the roof trusses in his family home in Kingsdale suburb.Acting police spokesperson Ass…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:00hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter

Suicide following domestic dispute over infidelity

Police in Bulawayo are investigating a tragic case of suicide following the death of 49-year-old Kholisani Ncube of Lobengula West, who took his own life by ingesting pesticide after a domestic dispute.In a statement, Bulawayo police spoke…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:31hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

BCC orders pruning of 'suicide trees'

The City of Bulawayo has resolved to prune trees associated with suicide cases to deter climbing and make them less accessible to individuals contemplating taking their lives. This decision follows a petition by Old Lobengula residents urg…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Man commits suicide after accusing wife of witchcraft and infidelity

A 41-year-old man from Burnside, Bulawayo, was found hanging in his garage on Sunday, following a heated altercation with his wife over allegations of infidelity.David Mujuru was discovered by his nephew, who had gone to unlock the garage …

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:24hrs | 1309 | by Staff reporter

Man spends night out, kills himself after wife confronts him

Police are investigating the sudden death of Agreement Wellington Nyangali, a 25-year-old man from New Magwegwe, who was found hanging at his home on November 16, 2024, following a domestic dispute.According to Bulawayo police spokesperson…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:46hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter

Disturbing suicide trend in Entumbane raises alarm among residents

A series of tragic suicides in the Entumbane suburb of Bulawayo has sparked concern and a call for action from local residents, who are grappling with the disturbing sight of several men ending their lives by hanging from trees. Over the p…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:23hrs | 1068 | by Staff reporter

2 friends commit suicide over wives' infidelity

The Bulawayo community is reeling from the heartbreaking suicides of two close friends, Khumbulani Dube and Nqobizitha Sibanda, whose untimely deaths have shone a light on the emotional struggles many men silently endure in their personal …

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:09hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter

More Bulawayo men commit suicide

Bulawayo has recorded 21 suicide cases since June this year, with an alarming 20 of them involving men, prompting police to call for increased community and family support to promote mental health. The tragic statistic spans a broad age ra…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:31hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter

Stepmother failed for killing stepson and staging suicide

A 17-year-old stepmother has been sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three years, for the murder of her 13-year-old stepson. The young woman, whose identity is being withheld to protect her privacy, was convicted of strangling…

Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1582 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean girl commits suicide over money dispute

On August 18, 2024, a 17-year-old girl from Mlotshwa Village under Chief Samambwa tragically died after ingesting rat poison. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM following an argument with a neighbor, Beauty Sinyoro, who accused her of st…

Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:15hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter

9-year-old commits suicide in Filabusi

A tragic incident occurred in Thandanani Village, Ward 1 under Chief Ndube in Filabusi, where a 9-year-old boy took his own life on Saturday last week.The young boy reportedly hanged himself using an electric cable tied to a pole.At the ti…

Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 13:17hrs | 849 | by Staff reporter

Chikozho Bus Services owner commits suicide

On Wednesday afternoon, Alphabet Chikozho, a prominent businessman and bus operator, was found dead in his car on the Zvishavane-Masvingo highway. Chikozho, 60, is suspected to have taken his own life by shooting himself. The tragic news w…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 14:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Pupil commits suicide after boyfriend rejects pregnancy

A tragic incident occurred at Nketa High School in Bulawayo where a female student, whose name is withheld, reportedly took her own life after her boyfriend allegedly rejected her pregnancy. The girl, a Form Four student, was buried on Mon…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:06hrs | 835 | by Staff reporter

Man commits suicide in police cells

A man engaged in a heated argument with his in-laws allegedly went on a violent rampage, stabbing his father-in-law and mother-in-law with a kitchen knife before tragically taking his own life in police custody.Martin Dube, a resident of B…

Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Understanding suicide among diaspora-born youths

The prevalence of media reports highlighting the suicides of young Zimbabweans born in the Diaspora is a deeply concerning issue. The time has come for us as Zimbabweans to understand the underlying factors contributing to this distressing…

Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:10hrs | 12 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

245% increase in suicide attempts

MPILO Central Hospital in Bulawayo has recorded a 245 percent increase in attempted suicide cases handled at the health institution amid reports that the most affected age group includes young adults aged under 30. A total of 38 suicide at…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Herd boy commits suicide amid stock theft allegations

Police in Matabeleland North Province are probing a troubling case involving a herd boy who purportedly consumed a dipping chemical in an apparent suicide attempt following his implication in a recent stock theft incident.The herd boy, ide…

Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 11:41hrs | 29 | by Peter Matuka

Man (77) kills self over goats

A 77-year-old man from Tsholotsho committed suicide by hanging after a dispute over the ownership of family goats early this week.The deceased Hebert Zilawa Tshuma of Diwala Line under Chief Gampu decided to end his life following a misund…

Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 11:53hrs | 26 | by Peter Matuka

9 year old boy 'hangs self' over missing socks

A 9-year-old Gokwe boy was found hanging from the home's dish drying rack in a suspected case of suicide that left the community shocked.The incident occurred on 7 February 2024 at about 8AM.Police confirmed the incident saying they are in…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 14:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man hangs self after mother spurns advances for intimacy

A 31-year-old Masvingo man hanged himself in his bedroom hut with an electric cable after allegedly being miffed that his mother had turned down his sexual advances.Mashine Magande of Tichagwa village in Charumbira communal lands was found…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:31hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Man torches girlfriend's home, commits suicide

A 43-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo's Nkulumane suburb committed suicide after he tried to burn his ex-lover's home following a misunderstanding.Thabo Dube was found dead in a bushy area in Upper Rangemore. Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednic…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:49hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Man slits his throat in public

SEKE community in Chitungwiza was left shell-shocked after a 33-year-old man slit his throat with a knife in public.The man only identified as Marlon killed himself in full view of the residents.The deceased attempted to take his life Mond…

Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 07:08hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Lobengula denigrating presenter tried to kill herself 3 times

The King Lobengula insulting ZBC presenter tried to kill herself three times in her lifetime, one hopes that she will try for the fourth time and become successful. During last week's broadcast of Good Morning Zimbabwe (GMZ), ZBC Presenter…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 09:29hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Suicides spike in Bulawayo

AN EX-CONVICT recently released under the presidential amnesty committed suicide last week, becoming the third men to take his life in Bulawayo in a week.The man, who was recently released from Khami Prison, was discovered by his father on…

Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:55hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police officer hangs himself over pay shame

A police officer hanged himself at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare after telling doctors of his shame that his salary was too little to support his family, ZimLive has heard.Francis Patama, 34, was taken to the hospital by a team of office…

Published: 24 Jun 2023 at 17:32hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Man poisons his three children, kills self

A 37-year-old Lower Gweru man gave his three minor children some porridge laced with poison before he went into the bush and committed suicide following a misunderstanding with his wife.Police said the deceased man, Bongani Mahole had a mi…

Published: 27 Mar 2023 at 21:41hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter

Bullying leads to suicide

AGONY, grief, pain, anguish, sadness and anger aptly describe how the Saudan family in Bulawayo is feeling following the death of their 15-year-old son Jayden who committed suicide after complaining of bullying at his school.Jayden who was…

Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:19hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Boy (11) hangs self, as birthday celebration turns nasty

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy from Mutawatawa, Mashonaland East province, committed suicide on January 23 following a fist-fight with his elder brother while celebrating the latter's birthday.The deceased, from Chief Nyajina, hanged himself about 200…

Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 05:41hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Suicide, arrest in probe into death of Bulawayo woman missing after night out

Thulisile Dube, who vanished after a night out with friends last Saturday before being found dead in her car on Tuesday was murdered, law enforcement sources told ZimLive on Friday.The main suspect in her murder, 28-year-old Michael Farai …

Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 08:30hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Suspect in Emganwini murder commits suicide

A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo sought by police in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was found in her brother's car in Emganwini suburb, has committed suicide. Farai Michael Mutasa of New Magwegwe suburb hanged himself in a…

Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

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