The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of five people who died in a fatal road traffic accident along the Harare–Nyamapanda Road on the night of 12 November 2025.
According to police, the crash occurred at around 20:55 hours at the 68-kilometre peg when a Toyota Hilux carrying four passengers rammed into the back of a stationary Iveco 10-tonne truck. All five occupants of the Hilux, including the driver, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed that the victims were identified by their next of kin as:
List of Victims
Oswell Kaseke (51) – male adult, Adeline, Westgate, Harare
Spiwe Pfupa (42) – female adult, Adeline, Westgate, Harare
Pardon Kaseke (17) – male juvenile, Adeline, Westgate, Harare
Peter Kashiri (39) – male adult, Adeline, Westgate, Harare
Winnet Chimbwanda (28) – female adult, Adeline, Westgate, Harare
Doves managed the funeral arrangements.
May their souls rest in peace ?? - Zimbo LIVE HarareReverend Kaseke was returning to Harare from his rural home in Mutoko. Bishop Gift Machinga expressed the church’s collective grief in a statement.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rev Oswell Kaseke, District Superintendent of the Harare Central District of the United Methodist Church.
“His loss is profoundly felt across the church and among all who knew him.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, congregation, and the wider United Methodist Church community.
“May they find comfort in the love and prayers that surround them during this difficult time. May Rev Kaseke’s soul rest in eternal peace.”
As the head of the Harare Central District, Rev Kaseke led several congregations, including Highfield, Glen Norah, Glen View, Budiriro, and Mhondoro United Methodist Churches.
