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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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | 710 | 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 | 199 | 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 | 261 | 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 | 421 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Muzarabani

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 | 183 | 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 | | 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 | 624 | 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 | 1073 | 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 | 352 | 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 | | 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 | 92 | 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 | 1056 | 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 | 1573 | 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 | 762 | 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 | | 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 | 830 | 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 | 2 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

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 | | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter

Jealous man commits suicide after suspecting wife of cheating

A Madziwa man committed suicide by drinking poison after he suspected his wife of cheating.Liam Musona (78) of Mugwiza village, Madziwa took his life by drinking a pesticide after suspecting his wife Miriam Nyarutsanga of having an extrama…

Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 12:47hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Couple commits suicide over infidelity

A COUPLE from Mutoko committed suicide following a misunderstanding over infidelity.Peter Mahwamba (50) of Mukumbura village under Chief Chimoyo, hanged himself in his bedroom after villagers discovered the body of his wife Nyasha Chinake …

Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

More turn to suicide as economic hardships bite

During the early seventies it was taboo to come across a person who had killed himself but now it is a norm in Zimbabwe. As the country plunges deeper into economic turmoil more people are committing suicide as they are failing to cope wit…

Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 14:36hrs | 1 | by Makho Precious Moyo

Make corruption suicidal

Time seems long overdue for the Second Republic to supplant with dizzifying actions rhetorical denunciation of maggots fattening themselves on what does not belong to them so that Zimbabweans are spared the ignominy of being frowned upon c…

Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:28hrs | 3 | by Stephen Mpofu

Suicide and Depression - The answer is Jesus Christ more than any other solution!

I am sure everyone at some point has seen the phrase: Jesus is the answer! There is no question asked but that is the phrase given as pointing to the answer. Indeed, people need the Lord and this Lord I am talking about is Jesus Christ, th…

Published: 07 May 2019 at 12:01hrs | 13 | by Pastor Tomson Dube

Nust student kills self

A SECOND-YEAR finance student at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) Atumisoe Makhurane, who was found hanging in his hostel room at the institution on Saturday was buried on Tuesday in Matanamombe, Gwanda.Nust spokesp…

Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:58hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Khupe committed political suicide

Last week was an eventful one. Zimbabwe celebrated its 38th Independence anniversary, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga "fired" over 15 000 striking nurses and the MDC-T faction led by Thokozani Khupe held its inaugural congress in Bulaw…

Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 17:07hrs | | by Pardon Maguta

The next suicide threat you come across isn't a joke!

Suicide is fast becoming a quick fix to intolerable depression. While we try to preserve the only life we have; every one hour, some other people are trying to lose theirs - intentionally. Stories of suicide could seem a bit like fiction. …

Published: 01 Nov 2017 at 07:02hrs | | by Nimi Princewill

Masvingo men sacrificing life for love matters

MASVINGO - Despite the fact that no official Police confirmation on the actual suicide figures for comparison could be obtained, Masvingo seems to top all provinces on violent suicides after failed affairs. The recent case of a police offi…

Published: 24 Mar 2017 at 13:30hrs | 1 | by Garikai Mafirakureva

Man commits suicide using sulphuric acid

A 42-year-old Harare man committed suicide by taking a concoction of sulphuric acid and pesticides after ramming his car into the family house before dousing it with petrol and setting it ablaze.Patrick Bangani of Southlea Park rammed the …

Published: 16 Feb 2017 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Death of moral fibre: Infidelity a serious cause for serious concern

Infidelity amongst Zimbabweans seems to be prevailing at alarming levels. Almost every week we hear of people committing suicide, committing murder, fighting and having public emotional break downs because of infidelity. What is really goi…

Published: 30 Jan 2017 at 13:23hrs | | by Busi Khumalo

Boy hangs himself after misunderstanding with mother

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[06:33, 11/1/2016] +263 7* *** ***: Pane mukomana azvisungirira ku Kwekwe, mu…

Published: 01 Nov 2016 at 07:02hrs | 11 | by Concerned Citizen

Injiva ijolelwa yisithembo sayo izibophele

KULENJIVA ebithethe isithembo eyethulwe isizibophele eChipale eBinga isibona ukufa kungcono nanko phela ibisijolelwa ngabafazi bayo.Injiva le, uMedias Tshuma uzibophele ngoMvulo kuviki ephelileyo kulandela ukujolelwa ngamakhosikazi akhe uN…

Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 16:20hrs | 2 | by Cornelius Luphahla

Zimbabwean man hangs himself in SA Prison

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone Number.8:33am, Nov 13 - â€ª+27 7* *** ***â€¬: A Zimbabwean guy (name supplied) known as S'tshe…

Published: 13 Nov 2014 at 11:35hrs | 3 | by whatsapp update

Job Sikhala, find a better way of committing suicide

In our part of the world, one sometimes comes across people of such character that one cannot recall them without shuddering even when many years have elapsed since the last encounter.To this type belongs one Job Sikhala, a political joke,…

Published: 27 Jan 2012 at 16:45hrs | 2 | by Staff opinion maker

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