The latest episodes of Inkondo have delivered one of the most emotional and shocking moments yet: the sudden death of Shimuunza. At a time when fans were still processing the presumed death of Chiyumba, this heartbreaking turn of events has pushed the story into even darker territory.
Everything unfolded after a tense and explosive confrontation between Mpande and Shimuunza. Mpande, overwhelmed by anger and pain, finally confronted Shimuunza about the trauma his wife endured. After being shot during Nampindi’s wedding, an incident linked to Shimuunza’s violent past, she was left unable to have children. For Mpande, this was a wound that never healed.
What began as a heated argument quickly escalated into a life-threatening situation, leaving Shimuunza rushed to hospital in critical condition. Inside the hospital, tension filled every corridor. Family members, allies, and enemies gathered, waiting anxiously for news. With emotions running high, silence became unbearable. Then came the moment that changed everything.
The doctor emerged and, with visible regret, simply said, “I’m sorry.” Those two words left everyone frozen. Was Shimuunza really gone? Or was this another cruel twist in the ongoing war between the Machila and Shimuunza families? Viewers were left on a painful cliffhanger, questioning whether another powerful figure had truly fallen.
What makes this tragedy even more heartbreaking is that it came shortly after Shimuunza had officially ordained his son, Dimuna, as heir to his estate and family business. This historic decision marked a turning point for Dimuna’s future. However, it did not come without resistance especially from Shimuunza’s wife, Dimuna’s stepmother, who strongly opposed the move.
Now, with Shimuunza presumed dead, Dimuna’s position becomes even more uncertain. With both Shimuunza and Chiyumba believed to be gone, Inkondo enters a new era filled with unanswered questions, power struggles, and emotional fallout.
Stay tuned into Inkondo every Monday to Wednesday at 20:00hrs here on Zambezi Magic DStv Channel 162 and GOtv Channel 3.