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An ECD teacher at Budiriro 4 Primary School has been found dead on a mountain in Aspindale, Mufakose.

The teacher was reported missing last week and police have been looking for her.

She has been identified as Magdalene Mandiveyi.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“The ZRP is investigating circumstances surrounding the death of Magdalene Mandiveyi, who was an ECD teacher at Budiriro 4 Primary School in Harare. The deceased was reported missing and later found dead on January 27, 2023, in Aspindale Mountain, Mufakose.

“A black handbag, a black wallet containing the deceased’s national ID, a black Samsung cellphone, an Edgars card, a Jet company receipt, two pens, two markers, a payslip in the deceased‘s name, US$5 cash and $1 290 cash were recovered at the scene.

“Next of kin have been advised. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation of the case should contact any nearest station,” he said.

Meanwhile, Police in Harare have arrested Joyce N’anga (18) and Constance Ratisai (22) in connection with a case of murder in which the victim, Elias Lundika (34) died after being hit with bricks on the head and a cooking wooden stick on the back on January 26, 2023, at a house in Epworth.

An altercation ensued when the victim confronted Joyce N’anga who was his girlfriend for entertaining other boyfriends.