{"id":117079,"date":"2026-06-21T18:16:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T16:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/two-ecd-boys-drown-in-swimming-pool-at-hartzell-central-primary"},"modified":"2026-06-21T18:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T16:16:49","slug":"two-ecd-boys-drown-in-swimming-pool-at-hartzell-central-primary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/two-ecd-boys-drown-in-swimming-pool-at-hartzell-central-primary","title":{"rendered":"Two ECD Boys Drown In Swimming Pool At Hartzell Central Primary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two non-teaching staff at Hartzell Central Primary School have been arrested after two Early Childhood Development (ECD) pupils drowned in the school swimming pool.<\/p>\n<p>Devian Andrew Mungazi, 5, and Lovemore Tendedziso, 6, died on 11 June 2026 at the United Methodist Church institution.<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed on Wednesday, 17 June, that Charles Chigwizura, 49, a maintenance supervisor, and Andrew Chingono, 38, a caretaker, have been charged with culpable homicide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Zimbabwe Republic Police urges school authorities, parents and guardians to ensure that playgrounds and recreational facilities are adequately secured and constantly monitored to prevent avoidable tragedies,\u201d added Comm. Nyathi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLearning institutions should put in place safety measures, including fencing of swimming pools, access control systems and deployment of trained personnel to supervise children during recreational activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe public is reminded that negligence in maintaining safe environments for children may result in loss of life and criminal liability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>No related.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two non-teaching staff at Hartzell Central Primary School have been arrested after two Early Childhood Development (ECD) pupils drowned in the school swimming pool. Devian Andrew Mungazi, 5, and Lovemore Tendedziso, 6, died on 11 June 2026 at the United Methodist Church institution. 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