By Richard Mukwenya
A Mwenezi teacher committed suicide by hanging himself on roof trusses at his school residence on April 6, 2025.
committed suicide by hanging self on the roof trusses at his school house on April 6.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the death of Bothwell Marahwa (57), who was teaching at Musavarima Primary School in Mwenezi to TellZim News and encouraged citizens to share their challenges in order to get assistance than committing suicide.
“I can confirm a case of sudden death that happened in Mwenezi where a male teacher left home in the middle of the night and committed suicide in the early hours of the morning. I encourage citizens to share their challenges with others to get assistance on their situations,” said Dhewa.
Sorces close to the family said on the fateful day, around midnight, Marahwa left home and went to Musavarima Business Centre. Marahwa was later called by his wife Sakina Dziva (54) who wanted to know where he was and he assured her that he was nearby on his way back home.
After some time, Dziva informed her mother in law Janet Marakurova (78), who is Marahwe’s mother, that Marahwe had not yet returned home despite claiming to be nearby.
They then sent their grandson, Ashton Gava (22), to look for him. After hours of searching, Gava went to the teacher’s residence in the school cottages at Musavarima Primary School, which is near the family’s homestead. Upon opening the door Gava found Marahwe hanging from the roof trusses.
The matter was reported to Mwenezi police and the school head Justin Muchauki was notified. The body was taken to Neshuro Disrict Hospital for post mortem.
