An Agricultural Extension (Agritex) officer is among several people sentenced to four months in jail for stealing 41×50 kgs of fertilizer from a damaged haulage truck in Shurugwi, reported <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/shurugwi-agritex-officer-steals-us1-5k-fertilizers/">The Mirror</a>.
The trial magistrate, Sithabile Zungula, suspended the sentence as the 41 bags of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, valued at US$1,517, were recovered.
Dominica Shumba (62), an Agritex officer, escaped a custodial sentence along with Tariro Chisuva (46), Mary Mukanda Bvute (52), Vaidah Dube (63), Nyasha Mlambo (35), Vimbai Madumani (37), Netsai Tomu (43), and Happison Mpofu (28), all from Mufiri Village, Chief Banga in Shurugwi.
The court heard that Bernard Ndebeka was driving a G and H Transport haulage truck registration number FR 83JC GP from South Africa to Zambia, carrying bulk ammonium fertilizers. The truck was involved in a road traffic accident along the Shurugwi – Mhandamabwe road at Mufiri Village.
Ndebeka sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, leaving the truck unattended. Shumba and other villagers stole 41 bags of fertilizer while the truck was unattended.
Ndebeka filed a police report, and investigations led to the recovery of the 41 bags and the arrest of Shumba and the other villagers.

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An Agritex officer and other villagers stole 41 bags of fertilizer from a truck after an accident. The officer and others were sentenced to four months in jail but the sentence was suspended because the fertilizer was recovered. The truck was carrying bulk ammonium fertilizers from South Africa to Zambia when it crashed in Shurugwi. The driver was injured and left the truck unattended, giving the opportunity for the theft to happen. The driver reported the theft to the police, leading to the recovery of the stolen fertilizer and the arrest of the officer and others involved.

Agritex Officer Steals 41 Bags Of Fertiliser From Accident Scene

Seventeen people have been arrested for taking photographs with their smartphones at the scene of a road traffic accident in Harare.
The accident occurred on Wednesday morning at the busy intersection of Sam Nujoma Street and Robert Mugabe Road in central Harare, resulting in several injuries.
A commuter omnibus, attempting to overtake a City of Harare refuse compactor while evading arrest failed to complete the manoeuvre and collided with the vehicle, injuring several commuters.
Police arrested the individuals, who were taking pictures, and confiscated their cellphones.
The practice of recording and posting accident scenes on social media has become increasingly common.
In cases of serious injuries or fatalities, relatives and friends may learn about the tragedy through photos posted on social media before the police have had a chance to properly identify the victims and inform their next of kin.
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17 people were arrested for taking pictures of a car crash in Harare. The accident happened at a busy intersection and several people were hurt. The police took their phones away because taking pictures of accidents on social media is becoming more common. Sometimes, people find out about accidents through pictures before the police have a chance to tell their families. It is important to be respectful and not share pictures of serious accidents online.

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