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Six commercial sex workers are facing murder charges after allegedly beating a client to death in Chirundu.
The suspects appeared before a Karoi regional magistrates’ court and were remanded in custody.
According to court documents, the women attacked the truck driver with broken bottles after he was unable to pay US$5 to one of
them.
The victim claimed he had lost his mobile phone during the encounter and, therefore, could not pay. The sex workers then collectively assaulted him, resulting in his death. — Wires
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Prophet finds mutilated naked body at shrine
A SELF-PROCLAIMED PROPHET named Gilbert Chibaya recently made a gruesome discovery near Fox Farm, located 12 kilometres from Bulawayo along the Bulawayo-Plumtree road.
While heading to his shrine in a bushy area, Chibaya stumbled upon a naked and decomposing body. The private parts and right leg were missing.
Chibaya then called Cladious Nzombe, a local villager who he had earlier encountered while he was looking for his missing cow and exchanged phone numbers with.
Nzombe rushed to the scene. Police were immediately notified of the discovery. Investigators suspect foul play. According to them, the victim may have been killed elsewhere and the body dumped at the shrine. The body is yet to be identified.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident and urged members of the public who have a missing relative to contact the Donnington Police Station or call (0292) 2460975. — Bulawayo Bureau
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Man up for attempted murder after beer tiff
A misunderstanding over beer has landed a 23-year-old man from Tongwe village in Beitbridge on trial. Mashudu Ndou appeared before a Beitbridge magistrate on an attempted murder charge. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody for continuation of trial.
According to the allegations, on August 11, 2024, around 10pm, Ndou was travelling home from Mugaladiba in a scotch cart with the victim and three others.
During the journey, the victim was drinking beer, which Ndou allegedly took and drank without permission. This led to an altercation. As the argument escalated, Ndou pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest and on the left hand. The victim collapsed and was taken to Beitbridge District Hospital. The incident was reported to the police, resulting in Ndou’s arrest. — B-Metro
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Pastor, traditional healer and shebeen queen rolled into one
ALINA SISHANGE is a shebeen owner, traditional healer and pastor at the same time.
She has people talking about how she juggles those three roles all by herself. She has now added reality television to the mix.
Sishange stars on Showmax’s new reality TV show “Shebeen Queens”.
Her shebeen, Alina’s Place, is based in Soweto, South Africa.
“It officially opened in 2012. We were operating before that, but I kept getting into trouble with the law because I did not have the right papers.
“Before I had my liquor licence, competitors would call the cops on me. But God has elevated me and set me apart. This is why I love the scripture Jeremiah 17:7-9,” she said.
“It reads, ‘But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.’”
Sishange said people at her church do not judge her for owning a shebeen and being a traditional healer. She also does not feel as though she is living a double life.
“They never judged me. I am also not the only one; there is another lady in a different branch who owns a shebeen.
“Some church members even come to my place to enjoy a drink or two. I prayed to God about this business venture.
“The shebeen does not interfere with my church responsibilities. I fulfil both roles to the best of my ability.”
She said her late gogo introduced her to ubungoma (traditional healing) through a dream.
“These dreams kept haunting me until I accepted the calling. Becoming a pastor and entrepreneur came afterwards. My church knows everything about my past and has accepted me,” she said.
The reality TV star said she loved filming the show and her family supports her.
“I got used to it quickly and even started looking forward to shooting days. When filming stopped, I found myself missing the cameras. My friends have been extremely happy for me, but my sister’s reaction was disappointing, though not surprising given our rocky relationship,” she said.
Sishange is also sure that viewers will love her.
“I do not pretend to be someone I am not. I will cuss you out and pray for you at the same time,” the reality TV star said. — Wires
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Couple weds after ‘dating’ for 60 years
A 95-year-old Kenyan man, Ibrahim Mbogo, recently tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend, Tabitha Wangui (90).
The couple, who have been together for six decades, exchanged vows at a white wedding ceremony on August 18.
Mbogo expressed his joy and gratitude, saying: “We met and fell in love in 1960. After careful consideration, we decided to have a white wedding . . . we waited to celebrate our union in a Christian ceremony, hence this wedding.”
For their wedding day, the groom wore a grey suit and silver tie, while his bride was elegant in a white hat and a cream brocade jacket over a white outfit.
When asked about the secret to their enduring love, Wangui shared: “Women, it is important to respect your husbands.
“If you do that, you will have a long
and happy life together, just like we have.” — Wires
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