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Former football player Chrispen Dickson dies

Former Zimbabwean football player Chrispen Dickson “Ngwenya” died yesterday at a medical facility in Ruwa. He was 37. Ngwenya rose from the dusty streets of Mabvuku and he played for Harare City F.C, Simba Bhora F.C and Hwange F C , he was known as one of the best defenders in Zimbabwe.

Speaking to Bulawayo24.com Member of Parliament for Mabvuku/ Tafara constituency James Chidhakwa said “The death of Dickson is a big loss to the citizens of Mabvuku /Tafara sporting fraternity an the nation at large.

My condolences to the Dickson family, his passion for soccer excited our community and that lifted his spirit to the extent that he moved to bigger clubs as Harare F. C amongst others”.

Mourners are gathered at his homestead in Mabvuku awaiting for his burial.

In other news – Two minors die in a car boot

Two Shamva-based minors suffocated in their grandmother’s vehicle after they were left playing near the vehicle by their mothers who are sisters on Sunday. Kudakwashe Magombo (4) and Kuzivakwashe Koffi (3) died due to lack of oxygen. Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the incident.

“I can confirm a sudden death case in Shamva where two minors died due to negligence by their parents who left them playing near a car and they locked themselves in a Nissan Liberty registration number ACJ 0274 and suffocated,” Mundembe said. Read More

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