A 77-YEAR-OLD man of Gwembe has committed suicide by hanging himself using a belt after an alleged family dispute. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a 29-year-old Mazabuka man hanged himself using a rope after a drinking spree. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the two separate incidents, saying police in Gwembe’s Munyumbwe area received a report of suspected suicide on May 31. “The incident is reported to have occurred between May 30 and 31, at around 20:00 hours and 06:00 hours respectively. The report was made by Mr Maxson Mweemba, aged 45, of Milimo Village, Chief Munyumbwe, Gwembe District, who reported that his uncle, Mr Naison Machinga, aged 77, of the same village, was found deceased after allegedly...

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