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22-year-old suspect, Proud Harry Nyoni, allegedly committed a violent spree in Dandanda, Lupane District, early on 4 November 2026: murder, sexual assault, and attempted sexual assault.
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Victims included an 69-year-old widow killed, an 88-year-old widow hospitalised after an axe attack, a 62-year-old widow sexually assaulted, and a 14-year-old girl who escaped an attempted assault.
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Nyoni is on the run; police are hunting him.
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He had previously faced a separate murder charge, but it was withdrawn by the High Court in Bulawayo less than a month before this incident.
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The community is traumatised and angry, partly because villagers say they were not warned about his criminal history.
Other Zimbabwe briefs
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Chatunga Mugabe and alleged accomplices are reportedly jailed.
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Brian Pande denies donating anything at a Magaya birthday event.
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Madzibaba Raison Pachinhevere died in a car accident while driving a Toyota Fortuner gifted by Wicknell Chivayo.
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Boss Vickela (Victor Jimere) suffered the suspected food-poisoning deaths of his two sons.
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Kelsea Tafirenyika was released.
ZANU-PF politics
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ZANU-PF will hold post-conference feedback meetings in Mashonaland East on Saturday, 14 November 2026, across all nine districts.
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It is unconfirmed whether Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga will attend or lead any sessions.
South Africa politics
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The SACP holds enough seats to help the ANC secure majorities in 18 municipalities across seven provinces.
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The notes list examples in Limpopo, Northern Cape, North West, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Free State.
Sports
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Tarle Mathe signed a semi-professional netball contract with NIC Leeds Rhinos for the 2027 season, projected to earn £10,000–£19,999 plus housing and travel.
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Benni McCarthy, now Kenya head coach, faces South Africa in 2027 AFCON qualifiers on 13 and 17 November 2026. Kenya is already guaranteed a finals spot as co-host; South Africa needs points.
Business/crime
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Ratidzai Zhou is the alleged birth name of Mashudu Ndou-Ndlovu, facing charges in Johannesburg for fraud, corruption, and identity theft.
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Allegations include company hijacking, forged CIPC/Nedbank documents, and siphoning millions from Johannesburg municipal entities.
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She remains in custody after bail was opposed; a co-accused was granted bail.
SA National Lottery
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The Pretoria High Court set aside the licence award to Sizekhaya Holdings and declared the contract invalid.
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Sizekhaya continues running the lottery during a 12-month suspension period.
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Minister Parks Tau must reconsider the original bids and make a new decision.
