Tinaani Nyabereka
Kwekwe– A 42-year-old man from Haven Estate, Kwekwe allegedly assaulted his wife to death over an infidelity issue on January 21 2022.
Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko appealed to members of the public to resolve matters amicably.
“We appeal to members of the public to seek assistance from church leaders, village elders/leaders than use of violence whenever they engage in a dispute.
“Violence results in loss of lives as what happened in this case,” he said. Manhembe allegedly had a misunderstanding with his wife Talent Ncube (23) over suspected infidelity.
The two started fighting in their room until John reportedly picked a log and hit the now deceased all over the body until she became unconscious.
After committing the offence, Manhembe fled home leaving Ncube.
The matter was reported to police leading to the arrest of Manhembe.
The deceased sustained fractures and bruises all over the body. The body was taken to Kwekwe mortuary.
In another incident, a four year-old baby girl died on the spot after she was hit by a vehicle along Gweru-Zvishavane road.
The incident occurred on January 20, 2022 at 1800 hours.
The driver, Pinduke Lovemore (39) of Riverside, Gweru was driving a Nissan truck along Gweru –Zvishavane road towards Gweru.
Upon approaching the 82-kilometre peg, Pinduke hit four year-old Tinevimbo Machili who was crossing the road. Machili sustained injuries all over the body and died on the spot.
The matter was reported to police who attended the scene and the body was taken to Zvishavane District Hospital mortuary.
His vehicle was towed to Zvishavane Vehicle Inspection Department for inspection.
Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko appealed to drivers to exercise maximum caution on roads.
“We appeal to drivers to exercise caution and adhere to road traffic regulations when driving. We also urge parents to ensure that children are always accompanied by elders when crossing roads,” Mahoko said.
