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Zimbabwean judge hangs self inside church after killing wife, defiling corpse front of children

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2 years ago

December 11, 2022

The body of a Zimbabwean judge, Evans Zinzombe, was on Sunday, found hanging inside a church in Bulawayo after he allegedly murdered his wife and went on to sexually abuse her corpse in full view of the couple’s minor children, Bulawayo Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, has confirmed.

Nyathi, while in a statement on the incident, said preliminary investigations has shown that Zinzombe suicide was linked to the murder of his wife.

The police spokesman said the judge was found hanging from a metal roof truss at a local church in Cowdray Park suburb.

“The ZRP reports that Judge Evans Zinzombe (36) who was being sought in connection with the callous murder of his estranged wife, Phelomina Mabika (32), which occurred on 07/12/2022 at a house in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, has committed suicide,” Nyathi said.

“His body was found hanging from a metal roof truss at a local church in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo,” he added

The police statement further narrated that Zinzombe had, on Friday, “sneaked into the room where his wife and his two children, a daughter aged 12 and a seven-year-old son were sleeping and strangled the wife to death with his hands.”

“After the callous murder, the suspect allegedly went on to sexually abuse the body in full view of his children. The children spent the whole night with the body before a police report was made in the morning.”

The two were reportedly having marital disputes which forced them to sleep in separate rooms, the police said.

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World Bank pledges $3b to support Zambia’s development goals

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13 hours ago

November 14, 2024

Isaac Dachen

The World Bank Group has pledged to avail Zambia with approximately $3 billion to support the country’s development goals under the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2025-2029, with nearly half of the funds already disbursed.

World Bank Country Manager, Achim Fock, who made this known at the CPF launch at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka on Wednesday, outlined the global lender’s focus areas, which included enhancing jobs, human capital, and climate resilience.

Fock highlighted that $200 million had been approved to strengthen Zambia’s social protection programs, including the Refugee and Host Community Project.

He also expressed optimism for upcoming approvals, including the Climate and Economic Resilience Financing and the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector.

Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, who also spoke at the event, noted that 2.3 million Zambian households have so far benefited from social protection interventions such as the Cash for Work Programme, emphasizing the government’s commitment to safeguarding lives amid crises like the recent drought.

Musokotwane further reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting lives during times of crises such as the recent drought.

“More than two thirds of the Zambian population was affected by the drought. It was the government’s view that the first priority was to save lives,” Musokotwane stated.

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Chinese mining giant CNMC set for $1.6 billion investment in Zambia

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1 day ago

November 13, 2024

Isaac Dachen

A Chinese mining giant, China Nonferrous Metal Mining Company (CNMC), has announced the investment of over $1.6 billion in Zambia, following successful discussions with President Hakainde Hichilema at the State House on Tuesday.

CNMC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Wen Gang, who held the discussions with Hichilema along with the Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Han Jing, confirmed the company’s commitment to furthering Zambia’s economic development.

“We are actively investing in critical sectors of Zambia’s economy,” Gang said after the meeting.

He noted that CNMC was currently pumping water from Shaft 28 at Luanshya Copper Mine, where 29.9 million cubic liters have been cleared as part of intensified dewatering efforts, adding that the company plans to inject an additional $200 million to develop a greenfield mine on the Copperbelt.

President Hichilema who welcomed CNMC’s commitment, highlighted the potential economic impact of the firm’s investment which will include job opportunities for Zambians.

“This $1.6billion investment, alongside advanced technology and expansion, will extend operations and create more jobs and opportunities for Zambians, especially in mining contracting and supply,” the President said.

He also expressed gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government for their shared commitment to fostering growth and cooperation between the two countries.