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Sithembinkosi L Jiyane
Crimes & Courts Reporter www.zimgbcnews.co.zw<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200ePolice in Bulawayo have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with a murder case following a violent dispute over money allegedly obtained from the sale of a watch, in an incident that has once again raised concern over rising cases of interpersonal violence.
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\u200eThe suspect, Zibusiso Ndlovu of Nketa 9, is accused of killing 35-year-old Tonderai Blessing Sithole of Nketa 6 after a misunderstanding turned fatal.
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\u200eIn a statement, Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, speaking on behalf of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, said the two men had spent the morning of 11 March 2026 together before travelling to the Bulawayo Central Business District.
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\u200eShe said the accused later returned home alone, but at around 10pm, Sithole went to Ndlovu\u2019s residence where a dispute arose. The argument allegedly centred on accusations that Sithole had withheld Ndlovu\u2019s share of money from the sale of a watch.
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\u200eInspector Msebele said the disagreement escalated into violence, with the accused allegedly assaulting the victim repeatedly using various objects, resulting in serious injuries. Instead of seeking immediate medical assistance, the accused reportedly kept the injured man at his residence and attempted to care for him privately.
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\u200eShe added that in the early hours of 14 March, the victim\u2019s condition deteriorated, prompting the accused to inform Sithole\u2019s mother, who then called for an ambulance. However, the victim was already dead by the time medical personnel arrived.
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\u200eA police report was subsequently made, leading to the arrest of Ndlovu, who is expected to appear in court facing a charge of murder as defined under Section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
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\u200eInspector Msebele urged members of the public to avoid using violence when resolving disputes, warning that such actions often lead to unnecessary loss of life. She also encouraged citizens to report any incidents of violence in progress to the police.
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