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Boy (1) drowns in bucket of water

A one-year-old boy from Toopera village under Chief Zimunya drowned on Monday after accidentally falling headfirst into a 20-litre bucket of water while playing with his elder brother.Acting Manicaland police spokesperson, Assistant Inspec…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:35hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

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

Church member drowns during baptism

Fanyana Village in Nkayi is mourning the sudden loss of Innocent Moyo, 35, a member of the Twelve Apostolic sect, who tragically drowned during a baptism service at Tohwe Dam. The incident has left the local community in shock and sorrow.A…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:44hrs | 926 | 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

Granny allegedly drowns grandson as cleansing ceremony goes wrong

A 66-YEAR-OLD Zvishavane granny has been arrested for allegedly drowning her 10-year-old grandson during a suspected cleansing ceremony in Ngezi River.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

14 Zimbabwean Vapostori drown in SA

FOURTEEN members of the Johanne Masowe Baptist Church, believed to be Zimbabweans, have been confirmed dead after drowning during a baptism ceremony that went wrong in Jukskei River in South Africa.Reports indicate that more people may hav…

Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 men drown saving goat from 23-meter-deep well

Two men died during a botched attempt to rescue a goat which fell into a 23-meter deep well in Dundubala village in Insuza, police said on Tuesday.Themba Nyathi, 48, of Dundubala and Mabutho Sibanda, 36, of Makhondo in Nyamandlovu, are bel…

Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 08:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Man, grandson drown in pond

A 71-YEAR-OLD Chirumanzu man and his 10-year-old grandson drowned while swimming in a pond on Wednesday.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident yesterday."Everisto Mukashi together with his …

Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

11 Zimbabweans feared dead after makeshift boat capsizes in Limpopo river

AT least 11 Zimbabweans who attempted to cross the crocodile-infested Limpopo River into South Africa are feared dead after a boat transporting them capsized, while three others were swept away in different incidents.Beitbridge Police Dist…

Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:09hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Boy (4) drowns in well

Somber mood has engulfed Fula compound in Bindura following the death of a four-year-old boy who drowned in unprotected water well yesterday.Trust Sanco (4) was left home alone by her mother Abigail Peyiyo (33) who had gone to the tuckshop…

Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 20:02hrs | 13 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Pumula girl (12) drowns in disused pit

A 12-YEAR-OLD girl drowned while swimming in a pit on Tuesday in Pumula high-density suburb in Bulawayo.Acting Bulawayo chief fire officer Lynos Phiri confirmed the incident yesterday."It is a 12-year-old girl from Pumula. Her body was ret…

Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 06:29hrs | 2 | 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 | 2 | by Thomas Murisa.

Footballer drowns at lodge swimming pool in Bulawayo

A PLAYER for Zim Scorpions, a women football team bankrolled by Ngezi Platinum, drowned at a City Lodge swimming pool minutes after her team's arrival in Bulawayo for a pre-season tour last night. Pamela Zhuwao (25) is said to have jumped …

Published: 24 Feb 2018 at 21:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Cancer stricken' student teacher drowns self

A 23-YEAR-OLD student at Hillside Teachers' College in Bulawayo allegedly committed sucide by throwing herself into Hillside Dams where she drowned.Ms Nokulunga Ngwenya of Bulawayo's Mpopoma suburb who left a suicide note saying her family…

Published: 18 May 2017 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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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