By Tatiana Mhararira
A Mucheke man, Mada Chiwororo’s body was found floating in the water at a footbridge near Mucheke Stadium on July 13.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and said investigations were underway.
“I can confirm we have a report of a male adult who was found dead in Mucheke River near Mucheke Stadium,” said Dhewa.
Circumstances are that on July 13, 2024, around 0700 hrs. Tafara Chakauya (32) from Victoria Ranch was going to town when he saw a floating human body. He proceeded to Chikato Police Station where he made a police report.
The police attended the scene and retrieved the body which was identified by Constance Zivanai as that of Chiwororo of Zaka Street in Mucheke A who is a nephew to the deceased.
Chiwororo’s body was taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for postmortem.
Chiwororo was well known as a person who survived by operating a pushcart in Masvingo Town though some believe he was into drugs.
The deceased was last seen by his nephew on July 12, 2024, around 1800 hrs at Mucheke Bus Terminus.
