Solusi ex-student commits suicide on campus

Zim Now Writer

A former student of Solusi University in Plumtree, Matabeleland South Province committed suicide at the campus, citing societal pressure as the reason for talking his own life.

The university’s public relations officer, Kumbirai Mukanganwi, identified the deceased as Ndumiso Sibanda, 37.

“Sibanda was not studying, but he was an alumnus. He committed suicide on campus at a house assigned to his brother by the university, where he was residing,” Mukanganwi said.

The suicide note left by Sibanda said he was tired of being mocked for being single at his age.

“I cannot do this anymore, I am very sorry to each and every one who is going to get hurt by what I am about to do. I cannot go on with life anymore,” he wrote.

“I was now tired of the community making me a laughing stock because as old as I am I have not been able to marry. People were asking me very painful questions that I could not give answers to.”

Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena could not be reached for comment at the time of writing.