POLICE in Zimba have detained a 37-year-old man for allegedly murdering his colleague after a dispute over beer during a drinking spree on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, a 50-year-old man, identified as Chipo Kaunga of Mazabuka, has taken his own life after ingesting pesticide he had purchased on the pretext of applying it to his maize field. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer, Moono Namalongo, confirmed the murder incident, stating that it was reported to Zimba Police Post on December 27 at 10:55 hours by Ephraim Simangowani, 44, of Malaba Village, who is also the Chairperson of the Neighbourhood Watch Group. He said a misunderstanding arose between the deceased and the suspect over beer, which escalated into a fight. “He reported via...
