Zimbabwe: Mbire Woman, Boy Swept Away While Crossing Flooded River

In a tragic incident, two people from Mbire district in Mashonaland Central province lost their lives on Saturday after they were swept away while attempting to cross a flooded river.

Mrs Mahabhe Zengeretsi (65) and a 16-year-old boy from Masoka village, ward 11 under Chief Chisunga were confirmed dead after they were swept away by the flooded Manongora River.

This was confirmed by Mbire Rural District Council chairman Cllr Ishmael Chaukura, “I confirm the tragic death of a Mbire woman and a boy…