Africa
Jilted man k!lls lover’s 2-year-old child in cruel manner
Jilted man k!lls lover’s 2-year-old child in cruel manner
A shocking and tragic incident unfolded in Zengeza, Zimbabwe, yesterday when a jilted lover, Simbarashe Ashton Machipisa, 32, allegedly k!lled his former partner’s two-year-old son, Truth Maphosa, in a fit of rage.
Machipisa, who is known locally as Mabhutsu, reportedly went to the home of Nomsa Sengwe, 32, a hairdresser, searching for her after she had spent the night with a new partner. Sengwe had recently ended their relationship due to Machipisa’s v!olent behavior.
Upon finding Sengwe absent, Machipisa allegedly str@ngled Truth and then threw the child against a wall, in full view of Sengwe’s other five children, aged between four and fifteen. The horrifying scene prompted the children to cry out, alerting neighbours to the emergency.
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One neighbour intervened, restraining Machipisa with a chain before police arrived at the scene. The suspect was reportedly be@ten by local residents before being taken into custody. Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed Machipisa’s arrest and subsequent detention at St Mary’s Police Station.
In a tearful statement to H-Metro, Sengwe expressed her profound regret over her past relationship with Machipisa. She revealed that Machipisa’s jealousy and violent tendencies had become unbearable, leading her to seek an amicable separation. Sengwe described disturbing incidents of abuse, including being assaulted and publicly humiliated by Machipisa, as well as his destructive outbursts, such as burning her belongings and stalking her new partner.
Sengwe disclosed that she had decided to spend the night with her new lover, which left her children unsupervised and vulnerable. The heart-wrenching outcome was the tragic d3ath of her young son.
Jilted man k!lls lover’s 2-year-old child in cruel manner
Africa
Nigeria denies alleged plot to destabilise Niger Republic
Nigeria denies alleged plot to destabilise Niger Republic
The Federal Government of Nigeria has refuted “in very strong terms” allegations that it is plotting to destabilise neighbouring Niger Republic.
The Nigerien authorities alleged that the Lakurawa terrorist group, with the help of foreign security forces, including Nigerian security forces, were responsible for the attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline on December 13, 2024, in Gaya, Dosso Region of Niger Republic.
However, Nigeria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Saturday signed by its acting spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, refuted the allegation.
“The Government of Nigeria condoles with the Government of Niger over the unfortunate attack on the oil pipeline, but informs that the perpetrators were neither backed nor assisted by Nigerian authorities.
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“The Government of Nigeria is strongly committed to the fight against terrorism and will not condone or support the activities of such groups.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria also expresses very serious concern and states categorically that there are no French military troops in the northern part of the country preparing to destabilize the Government of Niger.
“These allegations are unfounded and should be discarded in their entirety,” the Statement read in part.
It also noted that the relationship between Nigeria and France had always been cordial, saying it is guided by mutual respect, dignity, and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs.
The government of Nigeria assured that it would continue to explore all peaceful means to maintain its cordial relationship with the Republic of Niger for the benefit of the people of both countries.
Nigeria denies alleged plot to destabilise Niger Republic
Africa
Suspected witchdoctors arrested over attempt to ‘bewitch’ Zambia’s President
Suspected witchdoctors arrested over attempt to ‘bewitch’ Zambia’s President
Two men were detained in Zambia on charges of being “witchdoctors” tasked with attempting to bewitch the president.
The police stated they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in Lusaka.
“Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, according to the police statement issued on Friday.
Many individuals in the southern African country believe in and dread witches.
The police stated Mr. Candunde and Mr. Phiri were hired by Nelson Banda, MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda’s younger brother.
The MP was reportedly arrested last month in nearby Zimbabwe on robbery allegations, which he denies, but he has not been seen in public since.
He is also accused of escaping from detention in August while waiting to appear in court.
The opposition Patriotic Front (PF), led by z, has previously claimed that the charges are politically motivated.
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Emmanuel Banda, who has been an independent MP since 2021, previously worked with Lungu, who lost the presidency to Hichilema that same year.
The police stated the MP’s younger brother, Nelson, was “currently on the run” in their statement.
Mr. Candunde and Mr. Phiri face charges under Zambia’s Witchcraft Act for “possession of charms,” “professing knowledge of witchcraft,” and “cruelty to wild animals.”
The pair was found with “assorted charms,” including a live chameleon, according to the authorities.
According to the police statement, they claimed they had been given more than 2 million Zambian kwacha (£58,000; $73,000) for their “mission.”
The accused are in jail and will appear in court “soon,” according to the police, although no specific date has been set for the hearing. They have not yet responded in public to the charges.
Suspected witchdoctors arrested over attempt to ‘bewitch’ Zambia’s President
Africa
South African man sentenced to six life terms for killing his relatives
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