By White Luhanga
A 24-year-old man in Chama District of Eastern Province has allegedly taken his own life by consuming unknown poisonous substance, just a day after attacking his wife with a machete.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba confirmed that Medson Kumwenda of Chibalila Village, Chief Kambombo, committed su!c!de between 04:00 hours on September 27, 2025, and 11:00 hours on September 28, 2025.
Mr. Mweemba says Kumwenda and his 20-year-old wife, Timanye Mutambo, whom he married in November 2022 and has a two-year-old daughter with, had been living peacefully until rumors emerged that Kumwenda had impregnated another woman, Kota Namfukwe of Chitanda Village.
The confrontation over the allegations turned violent on September 27, 2025, when Kumwenda allegedly attacked his wife with a machete, leaving her with severe injuries, including a deep cut to the back of the head and neck, an amputated finger, and multiple bruises.
After the attack, Kumwenda fled, and his body was found today by the villagers in a field along the Luumbu River banks with signs of poisoning.
The family has been advised to mark the grave for possible exhumation.Meanwhile, the wife is fighting for her life at Chama District Hospital.
©️ Zambia Reports | September 28th, 2025.