Gweru Medical Doctor Arrested for Using Mutoriro Drugs
A 49-year-old medical doctor, Farikai Manjeya, has been arrested in Gweru for allegedly using and possessing crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as Mutoriro.
Dr. Manjeya was arrested alongside Tafara Chigoya (28), Kudakwashe Godknows Mutata (29), and Tariro Pambwa (35) after police received a tip-off about drug activity at the doctor’s cottages in Gweru.
Detectives reportedly raided the premises on November 9, 2025, and found the four smoking Mutoriro using J-pipes and lighters.
Police seized the drug paraphernalia and arrested all four suspects.
The group has since appeared in court and is being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed the arrests and said the case highlights the continued crackdown on drug-related offences, urging members of the public to report any suspected drug activity in their communities.
*Bulawayo Mayor Proposes $5 to $300 Litter Fines to Clean Up the City*
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Bulawayo’s Mayor David Coltart is taking a strong stance against littering in the city, proposing significant increases in fines for this offense.
He wants to raise litter fines by 1,000%, aiming to tackle the growing problem of trash in public spaces.
Currently, fines for littering range from just $5 to $30, but under the new plan, they could increase to $300.
Mayor Coltart and other city leaders are frustrated with the litter left in the central business district and in neighborhoods, including discarded beer bottles and illegal dumpsites.
During a recent council meeting, Councillor Dumisani Nkomo pointed to Victoria Falls, which imposes fines of up to $100, suggesting that Bulawayo should follow suit.
“We should not continue to charge such low amounts,” said Nkomo.
Councillor Mmeli Moyo also supported the motion, advocating for more personnel to monitor areas where dumping occurs frequently.
Mayor Coltart expressed his belief that hefty fines would encourage citizens and businesses to think before littering.
He noted that a recent case involved a businessman who was fined only $30 for dumping trash, a penalty he felt was not severe enough to prevent future offenses.
Coltart highlighted the shocking levels of dumping along Old Gwanda Road as a major concern.
The issue has been referred to the Health, Housing, and Education Committee for further consideration and recommendations on the new fine structure.
It seems that Bulawayo’s litterers may soon face much stricter consequences for their actions.
-B-metro.
