Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita has expressed grave sadness at the brutal beating of 39 year old German-based Zambian Musician Cassy Nyemba by her 60yr-old fiancé who has since died after he allegedly jumped from the 13th floor of an apartment building in which the couple lived.
Ambassador Mukwita said the violent attack against a defenseless woman has left him shell-shocked as gory details of how Nyemba escaped her attacker’s attempt to strangle her to death in her sleep around 9 Hours on Monday morning emerged.
Reports under police investigation indicate that Nyemba’s fiancé initially used a rope and tied it around her neck and began to violently squeeze it with the apparent aim to kill her.
He then used a pillow to suffocate her but failing, he attempted to reach for a knife which gave Nyemba a slight chance at escaping.
The balcony was the only available option.
Eyewitness accounts report that Nyemba jumped from the second floor or 9 meters down and lay motionless on the ground as neighbors called for an ambulance.
As the medics were attending to her, a man, later identified as Nyemba’s fiance fell down from the 13th floor of the apartment building and died instantly.
Local media reports that did not name Nyemba or her fiance’ indicating that the man apparently took his own life believing that he had caused her death.
It is not yet known what could have triggered the entire tragic episode.
Police are investigating the matter and have since called on anyone with any information that could assist with investigations to step forward.
After medical examination, it was revealed that Nyemba is three months pregnant, has had three of her ribs broken, sustained serious damage to the spinal code, lost some fingers, and suffered serious injuries around her waist.
Further medical tests are scheduled Monday next week.
Indications are that Nyemba’s recovery is likely to be long requiring assistance from family and friends.
Ambassador Mukwita said such a brutal attack on a woman happening in one of the most developed parts of the world is totally unacceptable.
He has called on the German government to do more to protect women beyond the efforts of law enforcement officials.
“Yes we appreciate the role of law enforcement but it is too late because the damage has already been inflicted”, Ambassador Mukwita said.
He added, “more intervention at public awareness, policy or legislative levels needs to be done to prevent such forms of brutality from happening”.
Hardly a month ago, another Zambian woman died but was quickly cremated without the presence of her relatives, a development that did not go down well among some friends and family members.
“As an envoy responsible for the wellbeing and welfare of Zambians here in Germany and six other countries of extra accreditation, I get concerned and deeply worried when I hear of harrowing and near-death experiences especially of women who are more vulnerable than their male counterparts”, said Ambassador Mukwita.
The Zambian senior diplomat observed that at a time when the world has made significant achievements in securing the fundamental rights of women, it is heartbreaking to hear of stories that suggest that more work beyond policing and mere accession to international human rights instruments needs to be done extending into local communities.
This is according to a statement issued by First Secretary Press and Public Relations at the Zambian Embassy in Berlin Kellys Kaunda.
I read this with a sense of sadness but not shock. I was not surprised as this is now a norm with many diasporan women who choose to seek asylum by marrying men they don’t even love or know. Don’t be misled into thinking that this only applies to zambian or rather former zambian women. We know cases of men there in diaspora who are being treated like slaves and mistreated by their whlte wives. If you lack financial power there is nothing you can do. I know one diasporan who gets beaten by his woman who is very big. This is why diasporan here are very angry
I read this with a sense of sadness but not shock. I was not surprised as this is now a norm with many diasporan women who choose to seek asylum by marrying men they don’t even love or know. Don’t be misled into thinking that this only applies to zambian or rather former zambian women. We know cases of men there in diaspora who are being treated like slaves and mistreated by their whlte wives. If you lack financial power there is nothing you can do. I know one diasporan who gets beaten by his woman who is very big. This is why diasporan here are very angry . Kz
Why is there association between development and civilised citizens especially by Africans like Mukwita? Ambassador Mukwita said such a brutal attack on a woman happening in one of the most developed parts of the world is totally unacceptable. So it would be acceptable if done in South Sudan?
Europe has more barbaric people than Africa and every person who isnt brainwashed should know that. Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
Muzungu and drama.The romantic people…
Ukutemwa abaume abasungu
Her song is titled ulunkumbwa.
What is ulunkumbwa in English?
Very sad ending to wht should hv been a happy marriage. I cannot understand this kind of savagery.
A bastard is a bastard whatever colour – developed or third world. Just a nasty wife beater!
our Zambian women love these old big spending tourists from Germany and Holland who visit Livingstone. I am yet to find a Zambian woman married to them who is the similar age range.
Gold digger beaten by NAZI.
Diaspora Zambians are economic refugees running away from a corrupt ridden debt burden country with no hope in their country crop of leaders.
A lot of Zambians in diaspora are waiting for elections next year. If the government changes, many are willing to come back.
iwe chi Kaizar Zulu i will beat you up ok stop making noise
Makes sad reading indeed. I hope she pulls through and stays strong for that little life that she is carrying. On the other hand, Zambians need to stop this behaviour of marrying ba zungu for citizenship, c’mmon you can get that citizenship on your own as long as you’re educated or have some sort of skill. Say no to abuse, you’re better off heading back home than succumbing to that sort of abuse or indeed any kind of abuse.
Zedian
Well put, in a country where only those connected to PF are living the life with the rest of the population wallowing in poverty with no job prospects unless the women offer sex or the men pay hefty bribe a to secure any employment….
A corruption , debt and cader ridden country messed up by lungu and his henchmen….
Zedian
Well put, in a country where only those connected to PF are living the life with the rest of the population wallowing in poverty with no job prospects unless the women offer sex or the men pay hefty bribe a to secure any employment….
A corruption , debt and cader ridden country messed up by lungu and his henchmen….
Zedian
Well put, in a country where only those connected to PF are living the life with the rest of the population wallowing in poverty with no job prospects unless the women offer se.x or the men pay hefty bribe a to secure any employment….
A corruption , debt and cader ridden country messed up by lungu and his henchmen….
Developed country or not, there are thugs everywhere.
Wishing her a quick recovery and hope the baby will be alright.
Diasporan lady how are you my baby. I like that comment and agree with you. Those blaming the government for seeking asylum from old whlte men need to realise that we didn’t force them to go there. There are many zambian who have made it in zambian. If they can do it, why can’t you ? We have millions of people working and surviving here. It because these women want a high life to show that they are better than their peers. They will continue getting beaten. Some even insult zambian men and say they can never be with a zambian man. Useless gold diggers.
Kaizar Zulu….sometimes you write sense….i like the Patriotism in you though sometimes you go off the rials insulting Diasporans especially my good brother Tarino Orange and Anonymous….just stop insulting Diasporans
Ati 39 year old Zambian. What is important about being 39? Why are we told in the headline that she is 39? Why highlight that fact?
Anonymous I don’t insult I just speak the truth. As for tarino I don’t have time for small boys like him. He is a coward who shys away from answering for the silly things he posts here. If truly he is your brother then tell him to grow up, as I am sure his testicles should have dropped by now.
So this woman added 10 years to her life in a span of 5 years? The 2015 interview put her at 29 years… 5 years later she is 39 . Hmmmm.
for the FIRST TIME, I REGRET to announce to the WORLD that i AGREE WITH KZ 100%…. KZ you have NAILED IT…But i hope this is the last time i will agree with you..So you see the moral of the story is that we are not permanent enemies… even the PF government which i hate with a passion has done some GOOD things like ROADS (Manje quality , over pricing naka high level corruption)… But at least they are ROADS for now and we can use them…… 2021 ni BALLY CHABE!!
I have heard reports from genuine diasporans that the zambian community is not United. Apparently that there people try to outdo each other and want to better than their fellow diasporan. I believe these reports because I see the behaviour of diasporans when they come here to Zambia. They act like they are in an inferior country and yet they are only being kept by old whlte men and obese whlte women who abuse them there. I would rather be poor in Zambia with my pride and integrity than eating bacon abroad and being treated like a slave and punch bag
Kaizar Zulu today you woke up from the right side of your bed….yes but you sound very much like you are in the diaspora yourself……i know you live in England somewhere…my good brother Tarino Orange knows where you live
Sad if this story is really like advertised above, MHSRIP and quickest recovery to the lady. In this article, I recommend privacy for the Family, not really necessary for the full names and pics of the victim..,
And Looking forward to what the Zambian embassy will help in such a case?
N.B; not all Zambian ladies catch up their eyes on old white men/ pensioners or are gold diggers and not all African men are with Adipositas white Women.
What’s the need of Zambian community being united when each one having own lifestyle?
Kaizar Zulu, its true..its better to be a thief and thug in Zambia than work hard for your living in the diaspora…You have a POINT…..KZ and LUSAMBO family
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HAPPENS EVERYWHERE AND EVERYONE. BA MUKWITA IS AN IGNORANT TURD FOR THOSE COMMENTS. THIS WOMAN NEEDS SUPPORT NOT SILLY COMMENTS FROM HATERS.
@ Kaizar Zulu, am good dear, how’s your weekend thus far? I am Just saddened to read this story. You know sometimes you can work abroad and make your money then go back home and enjoy your hard work and live a good life in Zambia, which is what I plan on doing by 2022. My permanent residency here is good enough, I don’t need their citizenship; let alone to die for it like this lady who’s had to succumb to beatings. God no!! Wake up my fellow Zambian sisters.
@ Kaizar Zulu I am fine my dear, how is your weekend going thus far? I am just saddened by the story of this lady. What we forget as Zambians living abroad is that we can work hard and make money here then go back home and live a nice life, which is what I plan on doing in 2022. My permanent residency here is enough, I don’t need their citizenship. Zambian women please please you don’t need to marry old men or succumb to abuse just to stay abroad. Please save yourselves and leave toxic relationships, find other alternatives and research on what your options are, there’s always help and another option. Stay safe.
@ Diaspora Lady
I agree with you….just make a few coins and head back home…it applies to men too…..
@ Kaizar Zulu since you’re connected to the government can you help me secure one of those govt loans since i will be investing in Tourism
F u c k i n g id!ots, how many Zambian women are brutally clobbered by Zambian savage husbands every day? Most of you grew up watching your mothers being savagely beaten by your Zambian fathers. No one said the man who beat up the Zambian woman was German, he could have been anyone. Even if he was German the woman could have pushed him to his wits end.
Stoopid i d ! o t s, how many Zambian women are brutally clobbered by Zambian savage husbands every day? Most of you grew up watching your mothers being savagely beaten by your Zambian fathers. No one said the man who beat up the Zambian woman was German, he could have been anyone. Even if he was German the woman could have pushed him to his wits end.
How many Zambian women are brutally clobbered by Zambian savage husbands every day? Most of you grew up watching your mothers being savagely beaten by your Zambian fathers. No one said the man who beat up the Zambian woman was German, he could have been anyone. Even if he was German the woman could have pushed him to his wits end.
Most Zambian women in Zambia are punching bags for their savage husbands, my former schoolmate was beaten to death by her Zambian husband no one announced her brutal attack on Zambian social media, women with knife scars on their bodies are all over Zambia while their attackers roam around free. Zambia has the highest levels of domestic violence in the SADC sub region. According to the Zambia Demographic Health Survey up to half of Zambian women aged 15 to 49 have experienced domestic violence (47 per cent).
What ever you say about KAIZER, he is the most entertaining commenter on Lusaka times. Yes he does make very dull uneducated comments when referring to PF and his assumption that all diasporans are struggling because he is obviously not exposed and has not travelled much.
She was probably f u c k i n g around like a typical Zambian woman with a big k o n g w e! Most German men are are honest and not cheaters. German men are loyal and strictly against infidelity. Most women who have been in relationships with German guys or are still with them can vouch for that. These men are also honest and don’t hold back their true thoughts and feelings. Men born in Germany are the most intelligent in all of Europe and some of the smartest in the world. People in Germany are pretty old-fashioned and still believe in the good old way of loving like writing letters, going on awkward dates and opening up little by little. German men are Romeos who do not believe in rushing things. They don’t mind waiting and they try their best to make their partner comfortable.
German Guys Are Honest. Sometimes Brutally So
If a German guy says something, chances are you can believe him. When he says “I love you,” he most likely means it. When he says he sees a future with you, he means it. When he says he doesn’t like Christmas markets but will go with you anyway, it means he likes you.
On the other hand, if things aren’t going in the right direction, he will also be brutally honest about why he is ending it.
There’s none of this it’s not me, it’s you. When you’re dating a German man, it’s probably you.
He’ll tell you why he doesn’t like you, or why it’s not working. For better or for worse, you will know where you stand with your German guy.
Looking at some of the comments above it is clear to see that the diasporan women married to whlte men feel insulted and some type of way. I can see there is an element of fear and denial. Look you people I have travelled the world and being to Germany. Yes many germans are good people but there is a high rate of racists there no matter how much you try to sugar coat it. If a whlte man pays for you and marries you to move you to diaspora he will always see you as merely his property. He will feel entitled to hit you and abuse you because he believes he owns you. It is a new form of slavery.
In my younger years I dated some European women and they always assumed we would end up settling in Europe. Each time I said I was happy here in Zambia and that they should settle here with me, I could sense a feeling of disappointment. So in end we just had no string attached relationships until I met my truly beautiful Zambians woman regina. I can vouch that the blacker the berry the sweeter the juice. Abasungu they make you stand out in a black crowd some people like that attention but other than that I don’t see anything better than having a black princess. Why would you go for obese or old whlte just to go abroad.
Posing like a prostitute
Ageism – Every good article about crime always has to highlight the age and ethnicity or nationality this is basic Journalism 101….you have been spoiled by poor Facebook posts that showcased as investigative Journalism by hacks typing from a smartphone in a crowded tavern.
WISHING MY SISTER A QUICK RECOVERY
People ask you to be sad for such people but why should I. The bitch got what she deserved. They are the same women who go about showing a pretense life and expect pity. No, she and every woman married to their grand father for money deserves it. Next time I am writing names.
@kz, i would say, Not all marry to get a Citizenship or Access to Go abroad neither date or marry pensioners,. It’s Love that flows and Goes automatically to a Family Réunion/ relocation. Each has own taste of love, regardless of structure, age, location or ethnic. Hence need to respect people’s choice and not popping into people’s privat life. Most of mrs whites girls you condemn are independent with stable smart jobs, don’t wait for white dudes to pay rentals or pay their vacation.
Do you even know that some of these girls are strong enough to divorce if their marriage fails, with or without financial stability? Stop calling them gold diggers, and show respect.
By the way in her case, I would sue the ambassador and his secretary for publication of my privat life. The embassy…