Patrick Chitumba

Jan 7, 2025 | allafrica.com | Patrick Chitumba

A herd boy in Kosvoro Village under Chief Masunda in Zvishavane in the Midlands Province is fighting for his life at Zvishavane District Hospital following a vicious attack by his employer's son who was in a drunken rage. Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, said the incident occurred on Tuesday last week. "Police confirm an attempted murder case where a man is battling for his life after being attacked by his employer's son.

Nov 21, 2024 | allafrica.com | Patrick Chitumba

The Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa Clinic in Chirape Village, Gokwe North district, has brought healthcare services closer to villagers who previously had to travel over 15 km to the nearest health centre. The clinic, named after the First Lady in honour of her sterling humanitarian work, was commissioned by Vice President Kembo Mohadi on Friday.

Oct 24, 2024 | allafrica.com | Patrick Chitumba

Gwamure High School in Gokwe District has become the latest beneficiary of the Presidential Information Communication Technology Programme, a key initiative under the Second Republic's inclusive development agenda. The school received a consignment of 20 laptops and printers as part of the 250 gadgets donated to schools in the Midlands by President Mnangagwa earlier this year.

Aug 16, 2024 | allafrica.com | Patrick Chitumba

The Zimbabwe National Army's 5 Infantry Brigade has completed and handed over a classroom block to authorities at Tsungayi Primary School in Gokwe North as part of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces' ongoing civil-military relations. This development brings relief to the school, which has been facing a shortage of classrooms. The construction of the classroom block is a testament to collaborative efforts between the army and the local community.

Jun 12, 2024 | allafrica.com | Nqobile Tshili |Patrick Chitumba

A crack unit has been established by the police to combat the theft and vandalism of Zimbabwe's vital public infrastructure, including railway lines, telecommunications cables and electricity. Critical institutions, such as the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), have been severely impacted by this issue. The country is losing an estimated US$5 million annually due to vandalism of electricity infrastructure alone.