Bulawayo Police Hunt Man Over Violent Debt Dispute

Police in Bulawayo launched a manhunt for Nqobile Ndiweni after he allegedly attacked his friend with an axe. The violent assault occurred at a local market following a dispute over an unpaid $20 debt. This incident reflects a broader rise in violent crime across urban markets, where informal traders operate without security. The victim, Mlungisi Ndlovu, sustained severe injuries and remains hospitalized while the suspect fled the scene. The attack underscores how extreme economic desperation is driving a surge in violent, localized debt disputes.