SO SAD?: 'Kandege’ shock in Dzivarasekwa as 20-year-old dies after gambling losses
HARARE — Residents of Dzivarasekwa Extension are reeling after a 20-year-old man, Ashley Patrick Magarira, died by suicide following reported losses in the online gambling game popularly known as Kandege.
Community sources say he allegedly lost about US$800, money believed to have been meant for his younger brother’s school fees, while playing the betting game Aviator. A neighbour described the incident as a wake-up call for families worried about the growing impact of gambling among youths.
Magarira’s body was taken to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Authorities had not issued an official statement at the time of publication.
? Story first reported by H-Metro.
If you or someone you know is struggling, mental-health professionals encourage reaching out to local support services or trusted co
#TheDayStarSO SAD?: 'Kandege’ shock in Dzivarasekwa as 20-year-old dies after gambling losses
HARARE — Residents of Dzivarasekwa Extension are reeling after a 20-year-old man, Ashley Patrick Magarira, died by suicide following reported losses in the online gambling game popularly known as Kandege.
Community sources say he allegedly lost about US$800, money believed to have been meant for his younger brother’s school fees, while playing the betting game Aviator. A neighbour described the incident as a wake-up call for families worried about the growing impact of gambling among youths.
Magarira’s body was taken to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Authorities had not issued an official statement at the time of publication.
? Story first reported by H-Metro.
If you or someone you know is struggling, mental-health professionals encourage reaching out to local support services or trusted community networks.
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