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The Midlands Province has the highest rate of murder cases in the country, with 90% of these incidents involving lethal weapons, according to the National Prosecution Authority (NPA).
In a recent series of murder cases handled by the courts, some offences involved police officers, including a case involving Officer Mitch Tafirenyika.
Tafirenyika, who was aged 28 at the time he committed the offence, was accused of murder and appeared before a Gweru magistrate last week.
He had been part of a special unit assigned to apprehend two armed robbery suspects, Tichaona Muzhanduki and Doubt Munsaka, at a local farm. Said the NPA:
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Tafirenyika and a colleague were armed with service rifles and proceeded to the farm, where upon arrival they split into four groups and surrounded the house. The now-deceased opened the door after the police had knocked on the door.
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Tafirenyika immediately opened fire and shot the deceased in the chest and arms, killing him instantly. He will receive his sentence this Friday.
In another case, a 34-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for two counts of murder. Courage Hwami appeared before the High Court in Gweru, facing charges of murder and attempted murder.
The first count pertains to an incident on December 4, 2023, involving Hwami, a 19-year-old victim, and a complainant at the Vhudzijena Night Club in Mkoba 16 Business Centre.
During their time at the club, a misunderstanding escalated between Hwami and the deceased. Reads the document:
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The two fought, and the security officer at the club restrained them. After a while, the accused person charged towards the deceased, who was with the complainant, and stabbed him with a Columbia knife once on the left side of the chest and the back.
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Hwami gave chase to the complainant and stabbed him once in the chest outside the bar before fleeing the scene. The deceased died on the spot as a result of the attack.
Hwami was eventually arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the first count of murder and was given an additional 10-year sentence for count two.
In yet another case, a 20-year-old Shurugwi man was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for killing his cousin over a plate of sadza. Said the NPA:
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Tawanda Chinyati (20) appeared before the High Court sitting at Gweru on murder charges. The accused person and the now-deceased are cousins.
On 24 February 2024 the accused person and the now deceased, aged 23 at the time the offence was committed, were at home where supper was served. 
The family of four was supposed to eat in pairs. The deceased refused to share his plate saying that he was the eldest.
The accused person and the other two shared one plate and the deceased ate alone. When the now deceased finished his food he joined the other three and started eating their food.
An argument arose between the accused person and the now-deceased and the now-deceased slapped the accused person once on the face.
The accused person walked away and returned with a flick knife which he used to stab the now-deceased once in the chest before fleeing the scene.
The deceased was taken to Shurugwi District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The accused person was convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
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In Mvuma, Trust Khaki was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his 15-month-old daughter.
The crime occurred in 2021 when his wife left the infant in his care while she went to collect the family’s share of social welfare donations. Said the NPA:
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When the deceased’s mother returned, she found the accused holding the deceased, who was struggling to breathe, with bruises on her chin, a swollen left side, a bump on her forehead, and a scratch on her back.
The deceased was rushed to her grandmother, where they established that she was already dead.
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It was discovered during investigations that the deceased had been struck once on the head with a blunt object and several times all over the body with an unknown object. It was also established that the deceased had been sexually abused.
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The Midlands Province has the most murder cases, many involving weapons. A police officer, Tafirenyika, shot and killed someone. Another man, Hwami, stabbed two people at a club. Chinyati killed his cousin over food. Trust Khaki was convicted for killing his daughter. The daughter had injuries and was sexually abused. These cases show how serious and dangerous murder is, and people can go to jail for a long time for committing such crimes. It is important to always resolve conflicts peacefully and not resort to violence.

Midlands Province Tops Murder Cases, 90% Of Killings Involve Lethal Weapons

Cai Yulong, a Chinese national operating Stone Steel Blue Mine in Zhombe, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of one miner, the injury of another, and assaulting yet another individual.
On Wednesday, September 18, the National Prosecuting Authority reported that Cai was arraigned before the High Court sitting at Gokwe, where he was charged with three offences: murder, attempted murder, and assault. Said the NPA:
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On the 26th of May 2024 the deceased and his workmates, employed by Black Hand 10 Mine were on duty, underground constructing a barricade at an area where their mine meets that of the accused.
As they were working, the accused person approached and fired gunshots at them. They fled the scene towards the exit point and the accused person pursued them.
The accused person shot the now deceased in the thigh who died as a result of the gunshot wound.
He also shot one of the deceased’s workmates in the knee and thigh before proceeding to assault the other on the head using his fists.
A Police report was made leading to the arrest of the accused person.
He was convicted and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for murder. He was sentenced to a further 5 years imprisonment for attempted murder. 
Both sentences will run concurrently. He was also sentenced to a fine of US$100 for assault, in default, 1 month imprisonment.
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In a report in June 2024, the NPA said Cai (58), shot and killed a man from Chief Njelele in Gokwe and injured his colleague after they encroached into his mine in Zhombe.
It said Cai, from Stone Still Mine 10, Marandure Farm, Zhombe appeared before the Kwekwe Magistrates’ court facing one count of murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of assault. The NPA said at the time:
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On the 26th of May 2024 Goni Goni (23), Komborerai Shariwa (24), John Muchawaya (34) and Lovemore Mapfanya (20) all of Village Tirivanhu, Chief Njelele, Gokwe were working underground at Blackhand 10 Mine, Zhombe, Kwekwe.
The four encroached into another shaft at Blue Belle Mine, Zhombe which is owned by the accused person.
Allegations are that the accused person who was armed with a pistol approached them and shot Goni Goni once in the left thigh. He died on the spot.
He is also alleged to have shot John Muchawaya thrice: once on the left knee, once on the right ankle and once on the left thigh.
Muchawaya sustained three gunshot wounds and he is currently admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital.
Further allegations are that the accused person hit Lovemore Mapfanya once on the head with a fist.
Mapfanya fled from the scene and filed a Police report leading to the arrest of the accused person.
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A Chinese man named Cai Yulong has been sentenced to 30 years in jail for killing a man and injuring others in a mine in Gokwe, Zimbabwe. Cai shot at the miners and chased after them, killing one and injuring others. He was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, and assault. Cai's sentences will run concurrently, meaning they will happen at the same time. The incident happened in May 2024, and Cai was arrested soon after. He was charged, convicted, and sentenced for his crimes.

Chinese Miner Sentenced To 30 Years In Jail For Killing Gokwe Man

A Zimbabwean woman and her South African friend were allegedly shot dead in South Africa’s Limpopo province and their remains were fed to pigs by a local farmer.
35-year-old Locadia Ndlovhu, her husband Mabutho Ncube, and Ndlovhu’s 45-year-old friend Maria Makgato were reportedly searching for discarded food at a dumpsite on Onvervaght Farm in Sebayeng, outside Polokwane, when they were attacked.
Ndlovhu and Makgato were killed, while Ncube managed to escape with serious injuries and was able to recount the horrific incident.
The farm owner, 60-year-old Zachariah Olivier, along with two of his employees – 19-year-old Adriaan de Wet and 45-year-old Zimbabwean national William Musoro – have since been arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, as well as defeating the ends of justice.
Musoro faces an additional charge of contravening the Immigration Act.
The accused persons have appeared before the Mankweng Magistrates Court, and the matter has been postponed to August 30 this year for a formal bail application.
In a statement, Limpopo province police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said:
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The suspects were arrested after the discovery of two decomposed women’s bodies in a pigsty on a farm in Sebayeng, outside Mankweng, on August 20.
The arrests followed a thorough investigation by the Provincial Tracking Team and Murder and Robbery Unit.
The investigation began when a 45-year-old South African woman went missing after visiting the farm on August 17, accompanied by a 35-year-old foreign national woman.
Both women sustained gunshot wounds and a 47-year-old foreign national man, who was with them, was also shot and hospitalised.
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Capricorn District Municipality Executive Mayor Mamedupi Teffo said they are vehemently opposed to granting bail to the accused. Said Teffo:
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What is disturbing about this incident is that not only did the perpetrators shoot them, but they also fed them to the pigs after they killed them.
We are going to come here on August 30 when the three accused appear so that we show our dissatisfaction and so that they do not also get bail.
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A woman from Zimbabwe and her friend from South Africa were killed by a farmer in South Africa. The farmer fed their remains to pigs. The woman's husband survived and told the police what happened. The farmer and his employees were arrested and charged with the murder. They appeared in court and will have a bail application on August 30th. The police found the bodies after investigating. The mayor is against giving bail to the accused because of the gruesome crime.

Zimbabwean Woman Killed In South Africa, Remains Fed To Pigs

A 29-year-old man from Rujeko C in Masvingo was on July 27, 2024, fatally stabbed in a kombi altercation involving two women and some men.
The ZRP spokesperson for Masvingo Province, Kudakwashe Dhewa, confirmed the murder of Nyararayi Siyavizwa to <a href="https://x.com/TellZimbabwe/status/1818536664504865017">TellZim News</a>. Dhewa said three suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. He said:
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I can confirm the murder of Siyavizwa (29) and three suspects have since been arrested in line with the case.
We call upon members of the public to desist from resolving disputes using violence. At no point shall violence substitute dialogue.
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It is alleged that Siyavizwa, along with his two friends Tinotenda Mateo (19) and Andrew Chapwanya (20), boarded a commuter omnibus (Toyota Hiace) on their way home from the Chibuku Neshamwari Festival held at Mucheke Stadium on July 27, 2024.
During the journey, Siyavizwa became embroiled in an altercation with three other passengers in the kombi – Alouis Charles Dhangu Madembo (25) from Vanyoro Village, Chief Nyakunhuwa in Zaka, Rosemary Gave (29) from Garapasi village in Chirumhanzi, Masvingo, and Viola Linia Tasara (34) from Musovi Village, Chief Nemauzhe in Chivi.
When the group disembarked the kombi at the intersection of Corner Kelvin Majange Street and Enard Manyimo Gutsa, it is alleged that one of the accused individuals grabbed Siyavizwa while another stabbed him just below the collarbone with a sharp object. The perpetrators then fled the scene.
Siyavizwa’s friends, Mateo and Chapwanya, tried to assist, but were unable to stop the bleeding, leading to Siyavizwa’s death at the location.
They subsequently reported the incident to the police, resulting in the arrest of Madembo, Gave and Tasara.
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A man from Masvingo was killed in a fight on a minibus. The police caught three people in connection with the murder. The man, along with his friends, got into an argument with other passengers in the minibus. When they got off the minibus, one of the passengers stabbed the man. His friends tried to help, but he died from the stab wound. The friends reported the incident to the police, and three suspects were arrested. The police advise people to not solve arguments with violence.

Masvingo Man Fatally Stabbed In Kombi Altercation

A teacher at Jeche Primary School was allegedly murdered by his wife following a dispute over money.
The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Douglas Jeche, a teacher at the local school which is located near Sadza Growth Point.
The murder occurred when Jeche allegedly transferred his salary from his bank account to his EcoCash mobile money wallet, without informing his wife, Memory Choga (41).
Choga, unaware of the transfer, tried to withdraw money from her husband’s account but was unable to do so.
Upon returning home, Choga is said to have confronted Jeche and assaulted him with a log, resulting in injuries that ultimately led to his death.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/wife-kills-husband-over-salary/">The Herald</a>. He said:
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On July 19, 2024, Memory Choga (41) was arrested in connection with a case of murder which occurred at Jeche Primary School, Sadza, in which her husband Douglas Choga (45) died.
The suspect indiscriminately assaulted the victim with a log following a misunderstanding after the husband had transferred his monthly salary from his bank account into his EcoCash account.
The husband sustained multiple wounds all over the body and he succumbed to the injuries.
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A teacher named Douglas Jeche was killed by his wife, Memory Choga, because they argued about his salary. Jeche moved his money to his mobile wallet without telling his wife. She tried to take money from his account but couldn't. When Jeche came home, Choga fought him with a log, hurting him badly. Jeche died from his injuries. The police arrested Choga for murder. The incident happened at Jeche Primary School in Sadza. It's important to talk and solve problems calmly instead of fighting.

Teacher Murdered By Wife Following Dispute Over Salary

Two brothers from Bindura were arraigned before the Bindura Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, on allegations of murder.
It is alleged that on July 6, 2024, Shadreck Mukono (24) and John Mukono (31) visited the home of the now-deceased in Glendale, to collect their estranged sister’s belongings.
The sister was the now deceased’s wife, and they were in the process of a divorce.
At the deceased’s home, a misunderstanding arose between the accused brothers and the deceased.
The deceased had told the brothers that he needed someone to witness the process of handing over his wife’s belongings.
This did not sit well with the accused, who allegedly assaulted the deceased all over his body using booted feet and wooden sticks.
A police report was filed, and the deceased was referred to Concession Hospital, where he received treatment and was later discharged.
However, his condition deteriorated on July 7, 2024, and he was transported to Bindura Provincial Hospital, where he passed away on July 8, 2024.
The accused brothers were remanded out of custody until their next court appearance on August 20, 2024.
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Two brothers are accused of killing their sister's husband. The brothers went to collect their sister's things as she was getting a divorce. A fight broke out, and the brothers allegedly beat the man. He went to the hospital, but sadly he died a few days later. The brothers are now in trouble with the law and have to go to court in August. It is never okay to hurt someone, and actions have consequences.

Two Brothers Kill Brother-in-law

A 26-year-old man from Village 10, Zviumwa in Shurugwi was arraigned before the Shurugwi Magistrates’ Court, facing charges of murder.
The accusations stem from a fatal assault that allegedly occurred after a fellow bar patron spilt the accused’s beer.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the incident took place on July 7, 2024, at a bottle store located in the Zviumwa Business Centre in Shurugwi District, Midlands Province.
The accused, identified as Albert Gido, accused the 35-year-old victim, Future Ngwenya, of spilling his beer and proceeded to assault him with his bare hands.
Other patrons at the bar intervened and restrained Gido from further attacking Ngwenya. However, it is alleged that around 11 PM, after most of the other customers had left the premises, Gido assaulted Ngwenya again – this time with his bare hands and a plastic chair, while an accomplice, Trymore Manhoro (30), who remains at large, held the victim down.
The bar operator then chased both Gido and Manhoro out of the establishment. It is reported that Gido subsequently dragged the severely injured Ngwenya to a secluded location, where he allegedly stabbed the victim in the stomach and armpit with a sharp object.
The accused and his accomplice then fled the scene, leaving Ngwenya bleeding profusely and holding his protruding intestines.
Gido was remanded in custody until July 26.
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A man from Shurugwi was charged with murder for killing another man at a bar after he spilled his beer. The accused, Albert Gido, assaulted the victim, Future Ngwenya, with his hands and a chair. Even after others stopped him, he attacked again later that night with help from an accomplice. The victim was later dragged away and stabbed. Gido was arrested and will remain in jail until his trial on July 26. The incident happened in 2024 at a bar in Shurugwi.

Shurugwi Man Killed For Spilling Beer

Residents of Pumula suburb in Bulawayo have reportedly found what is believed to be the murder weapon used to kill Khangelani Nkiwane on Sunday.
The victim was allegedly killed by her live-in boyfriend, Oscar Khumalo.
According to <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/residents-find-gun-used-in-pumula-murder/">The Chronicle</a>, the suspected murder weapon – a gun – was discovered in a bushy area by a resident, who then immediately notified the police.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson for Bulawayo Province, Inspector Abednico Ncube, has issued an appeal to members of the public.
He requested that anyone with information about the whereabouts of Oscar Khumalo should come forward and assist the ongoing police investigation. Said Insp. Ncube:
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We are still looking for Khumalo and are appealing to members of the public to come forward should they have information about his whereabouts.
We would like to urge all men in Bulawayo to not resort to violence when solving disputes but rather to look for a third person to intervene.
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Khumalo, who works as a security guard, <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/security-guard-shoots-kills-wife/">allegedly shot Nkiwane three times around 5 PM on Sunday</a> at the rented house they shared.
Khumalo is said to have used his work-issued pistol during the incident before fleeing the scene.
Nkiwane was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital but tragically succumbed to the injuries she sustained from the shooting.
Further details indicate that during the dispute, Nkiwane had initially managed to escape from Khumalo and locked herself in the landlord’s room.
However, Khumalo then allegedly moved to the window and shot her three times – once in the hand and twice in the back.
The landlady, Hoitsi Nkomo, provided a harrowing account, describing how the enraged Khumalo chased after a naked Nkiwane, intent on attacking her. She said:
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I saw her running towards my room and initially, I thought she was running away from my vicious dogs.
But I then realised that she wasn’t running away from the dogs but Khumalo, who was brandishing a pistol while threatening to kill her.
She forced herself into my bedroom, half naked and my grandchildren were also in the room.
My grandchildren assisted in shutting out Khumalo and when we thought everything was now calm, he moved outside the house and went to my bedroom window where he opened fire, shooting her three times.
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Nkomo said that as Khumalo made his escape from the scene, the neighbours promptly called the police.
An ambulance also arrived and rushed the critically injured Nkiwane to Mpilo Central Hospital.
Nkomo further stated that although Nkiwane was bleeding extensively, she was still in stable condition and able to communicate by the time she was transported to the hospital.
The spokesperson for the Nkiwane family, Albert Mhlanga, revealed that Khumalo had a history of abusive and violent behaviour towards the victim.
Mhlanga claimed that Khumalo had threatened to kill Nkiwane on several occasions before this tragic incident. He said:
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Khumalo had been threatening to steal a gun and shoot our daughter for the past two weeks. He was a very jealous man and had even banned our daughter from attending church.
In fact, on the day of the dispute, I had talked to him about the issue and he promised that he wouldn’t be abusive anymore.
It was our wish as a family that our daughter left him, but she loved him, so we decided to let them be. I wish she had not ignored our advice.
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A security guard named Oscar Khumalo shot his live-in girlfriend Khangelani Nkiwane three times with a gun in Bulawayo. The police are looking for Khumalo who fled the scene after the shooting. Nkiwane was taken to the hospital but sadly died from her injuries. The family knew Khumalo was abusive and had threatened Nkiwane before. They wished she had left him earlier. People are being urged not to use violence to solve problems, but to seek help from others. The community found the gun used in the murder and reported it to the police.

Security Guard Shoots Live-in Girlfriend 3 Times

Kelvin Kagondo, a 34-year-old Harare resident, has been charged with murder after he allegedly fatally struck one of his assailants during a confrontation.
On Monday, Kagondo appeared before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya, who remanded him in custody until July 22, 2024, and advised him to approach the High Court for a bail application, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200029361/man-kills-attacker-faces-murder-charge">NewsDay</a>.
According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on July 3, 2024, when Kagondo was on his way home in Retreat Waterfalls, Harare, from his mother’s residence in the same neighbourhood.
Kagondo was carrying children’s bicycles, a pram, a guitar, and a small bucket containing 60 boiled eggs.
The court heard that the now-deceased and other patrons, who were drinking at a local beer outlet, confronted Kagondo and demanded to know the origin of the items he was carrying.
The deceased and his accomplices then reportedly assaulted Kagondo, accusing him of stealing the property and demanding a confession.
During the altercation, Kagondo allegedly picked up a quarter brick and threw it towards the assailants in retaliation, striking one of the men on the head.
The man fell unconscious and was later pronounced dead on arrival at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital.
Prosecutor Thomas Chanakira told the court that Kagondo fled the scene, but his blood-stained shirt was later recovered during the investigation.
The police also recovered the blood-stained brick used in the alleged murder.
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Harare Man Charged With Murder After Killing "Attacker"

An unidentified man’s body was discovered floating in Mazowe Dam, showing signs of ritual murder with missing body parts.
According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the body was found on Monday, secured with a stone tied to the waist, and bore stab wounds. Police said:
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Police in Mazowe are investigating circumstances surrounding a case of suspected murder in which the body of a yet-to-be-identified man was found floating in the water at Mazowe Dam on 01/07/24.
A stone was tied to the victim’s waist using a rope and the body had a stab wound on the chest. Facial skin and private parts were missing. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
In an unrelated incident, the ZRP confirmed that two men, Nomore Chikandiwa (32) and Solomon Chikandiwa (35), are sought in connection with a murder that took place on Monday around 12:30 am in Chinovhiringa Village.
The suspects allegedly took turns assaulting Sammer Panashe Kaimbanemoyo (23) with sticks and a sjambok after he allegedly broke into Nomore Chikandiwa’s house and attempted to rape his wife.
Tragically, the victim died at the scene, and the suspects are currently evading capture.
Meanwhile, in Gokwe, the ZRP is investigating the murder of an unidentified man at a nightclub in Gokwe Centre that occurred on Saturday.
Police said the man was fatally attacked by a mob after he stabbed a woman in the chest with a knife during a heated altercation.
In an incident fueled by jealousy, Malvin Mukore (38) was fatally stabbed at Lenzo Shopping Centre, Village 4C, Nyamahape, Karoi.
The suspect, identified as John Nyoni, is currently on the run after allegedly stabbing Mukore in the back with a flick knife. The confrontation arose when Nyoni discovered his wife in the company of Mukore.
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Body Found In Mazowe Dam With Missing Parts

A woman from Maphisa, Kezi, Matabeleland South Province was last week convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the High Court sitting at Bulawayo for killing her husband.
Sindiso Ndlovu (42) was found guilty of murder as defined in Section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), on 19 October 2019 in Maphisa, Ndlovu, set her husband, Busani Ncube, ablaze with the intent to kill him.
The couple had a domestic dispute in their bedroom over the now deceased’s infidelity. During the altercation, Ndlovu locked the door and doused Ncube with petrol before setting him on fire.
The police were alerted, leading to Ndlovu’s arrest. Ncube was initially treated at Maphisa District Hospital before being transferred to United Bulawayo Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on January 8, 2020.
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Kezi Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Burning Husband To Death

A member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) died at United Bulawayo Hospitals on Tuesday, where he was admitted after he was stabbed in the back.
The family of ZNA warrant officer class 2, Louice Dube, suspect his girlfriend murdered him.
However, the official version of his death is that he committed suicide.
Louice’s uncle, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, told <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200028243/soldier-in-mysterious-death">NewsDay</a> that the family suspected foul play. He said:
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He died on Tuesday and had a stab wound on his back. His girlfriend, who is also a sergeant soldier, claimed he stabbed himself and she is the one who pulled the knife out.
How would one stab himself in the back? I have told the family not to bury him until investigations are complete.
</blockquote>
Dube claimed the couple had misunderstandings.
ZNA spokesperson Colonel Alphios Makotore also confirmed the death, adding that the matter was under investigation. He said:
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The cause of death has not yet been established and investigations are in progress. This means the case is still sub judice since the police are carrying out investigations.
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No comment could be obtained from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on the state of the investigations.
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Foul Play Suspected In Soldier's Death

A Mutare man allegedly murdered his wife on infidelity suspicions and is now using her phone to frequently send text messages to his mother-in-law to make her believe that her daughter is alive and employed as a domestic worker in Chipinge.
Stephen Musimwa is being linked to the murder of his wife, Gladys Manyaire (27), whose body was found lying in a stream in Mwaamba Village, under Chief Zimunya in January this year.
The deceased’s mother, Mrs Winnie Manyaire told officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) that she was frequently receiving text messages from the deceased’s mobile number.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) acting spokesperson in Manicaland Province, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the development to <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/late-daughter-sends-mom-text-messages/">The Manica Post</a>. He said:
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On December 29, 2023, the suspect communicated with the deceased through her mobile phone, requesting her to travel to Mutare on December 30, 2023, so that they could acquire a birth certificate for their child.
The now deceased discussed the issue with her mother, Mrs Winnie Manyaire who advised her to proceed to Mutare as per the suspect’s request.
On December 30, 2023, Gladys left home proceeding to Mutare to meet Musimwa. That is the day she was last seen alive by her mother.
On January 4, 2024, at about 8 am, her body was discovered in a stream which connects to the Musengezi River in Mwaamba Village by a 10-year-old boy who was looking for their turkeys.
He rushed and told his parents who reported the matter to the police. Police attended the scene and recovered the body which was lying in a stream in an advanced state of decomposition.
The body was dressed in a blue jean skirt, maroon top and maroon and white jersey. The victim’s sandals were discovered about five metres from the body.
Cut injuries were observed on the deceased’s left-hand fingers. Injuries on Gladys’ body could not be established due to the advanced state of decomposition. A kitchen knife was recovered about 3,5m from Glady’s body.
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Asst. Insp. Chinyoka said Mrs Manyaire was interviewed by the police, and indicated that she was frequently receiving text messages from someone using the late Glady’s cellphone line, 0779341981. He said:
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The suspect purports to be the deceased and working in Chipinge as a domestic worker.
Mrs Manyaire also stated that she is receiving text messages from the suspect’s line 0785086705, checking on his son.
The suspect also texted the deceased’s mother, telling her that Gladys was not answering his calls.
Mrs Manyaire further stated that the suspect arrived at her homestead on January 3, 2024, around 1 AM to leave a smartphone for his kid to play games.
After going through Mrs Manyaire’s text messages, it is suspected that the suspect is the one who is communicating with her using the deceased’s line.
There is consistency between the sequence and nature of texts from the deceased and suspect’s lines to Mrs Manyaire’s phone.
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Asst Insp Chinyoka appealed to members of the public with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect to contact their nearest police station.
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Late Daughter "Sends" Text Messages To Grieving Mother

A 58-year-old Chinese miner, Cai Yulong, shot and killed a man from Chief Njelele in Gokwe and injured his colleague after they encroached into his mine in Zhombe, also in Midlands Province.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Cai, from Stone Still Mine 10, Marandure Farm, Zhombe appeared before the Kwekwe Magistrates’ court facing one count of murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of assault. Said the NPA:
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On the 26th of May 2024 Goni Goni (23), Komborerai Shariwa (24), John Muchawaya (34) and Lovemore Mapfanya (20) all of Village Tirivanhu, Chief Njelele, Gokwe were working underground at Blackhand 10 Mine, Zhombe, Kwekwe.
The four encroached into another shaft at Blue Belle Mine, Zhombe which is owned by the accused person.
Allegations are that the accused person who was armed with a pistol approached them and shot Goni Goni once in the left thigh. He died on the spot.
He is also alleged to have shot John Muchawaya thrice: once on the left knee, once on the right ankle and once on the left thigh.
Muchawaya sustained three gunshot wounds and he is currently admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital.
Further allegations are that the accused person hit Lovemore Mapfanya once on the head with a fist.
Mapfanya fled from the scene and filed a Police report leading to the arrest of the accused person.
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Cai was remanded in custody and will appear in court again on 11 June 2024.
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Chinese Miner Kills Gokwe Man, Injures Another In Zhombe

A 27-year-old suspected murder fugitive has been arrested in Chiredzi more than three years since he allegedly killed a Harare man for stealing his cash and clothes.
The suspect, Elton Pardon, allegedly committed the crime with his two friends, Wallen Mupunga and Masimba Makoto, who are now serving life sentences for killing one Tinotenda Mandiyanike.
<a href="https://www.zimlive.com/fugitive-murder-suspect-arrested-at-chiredzi-hide-out-after-3-years-on-the-run/">ZimLive</a> reported that Pardon was arraigned before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi charged with murder.
He was not asked to plead and was remanded to June 4 pending his indictment.
Prosecutor Thomas Chanakira told the court that on 22 May 2021 around midnight, Pardon and his accomplices assaulted Mandiyanike accusing him of having stolen Makoto’s US$400 cash, seven pairs of jean trousers and spanners. He said:
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The accused stuffed some cloth in the deceased’s mouth preventing him from shouting for help, and tied his hands and legs using shoelaces.
The trio allegedly severely assaulted Mandiyanike using electric cables, car jumpers, batons, open hands and also kicked him all over his body. He eventually admitted to stealing Makoto’s property.
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They allegedly went further to force Mandiyanike to lead them to his residence where they intended to recover the stolen property. Read the court papers:
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At around 8 AM, the accused took Mandiyanike into Makoto’s blue Mercedes Benz C180 with registration number ADI 7937 and went to the deceased’s residence where they conducted a search for the stolen property in the presence of the deceased’s sisters Miriam Mangozho and Vivian Mandiyanike but found nothing.
The accused took him back into their motor vehicle and drove off to Sunway City area where they continued assaulting him until he became unconscious.
They then drove to Windsor 24-hour Medical Clinic where they lied to Doctor Blessing Nyamvura that the deceased had been assaulted by a mob after stealing a cell phone.
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At the hospital, the doctor checked Mandiyanike’s pulse but could not see any sign of life and he advised the accused to report the case to ZRP Ruwa.
Pardon and his accomplices allegedly drove off and later dumped the deceased’s body in Norton at a 62-kilometre peg along Harare-Bulawayo Road before escaping.
On the same date, the deceased’s body was discovered lying along the road by a certain motorist who then made a police report at ZRP Norton Traffic.
Police attended the scene and ferried the deceased body to Norton Hospital for postmortem.
On 11 August 2021, Makoto was arrested and he implicated Pardon and Mupunga as his accomplices.
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Fugitive Murder Suspect Arrested In Chiredzi After 3 Years On The Run

A man from Masvingo was brought before a magistrate this week following a fatal altercation at a bar over beer-sharing.
Tanaka Maringire (26), from Chief Chikwanda area in Masvingo, appeared before the Masvingo Magistrates’ Court on murder charges under Section 47 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23.
On May 11, 2024, Maringire was at a bar in Rumwanda Business Centre, Masvingo, accompanied by Jefrees Mukonzi and friends Tichaona Makuvise and Philmon Mugovera.
The now-deceased bought his beer and shared it with the accused person. When the beer was about to be finished he refused to continue sharing which irritated Maringire who proceeded to play pool (snooker).
Tichaona Makuvise touched the snooker table, which infuriated the accused person who poked him with a cue stick.
The now-deceased attempted to de-escalate the situation, which angered Maringire further who then grabbed a board from a broken chair and struck the deceased three times on the forehead.
The injured man staggered out of the bar, complaining of head and arm pain, and then collapsed. Friends helped him up and attempted to take him home.
Unfortunately, he collapsed again a short distance away. Despite efforts to revive him with water, he remained unconscious.
His mother was called, and she rushed him to Chipinda Clinic. He was later transferred to Masvingo Provincial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Maringire has been remanded in custody until May 29, 2024.
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Man Fatally Assaulted In Dispute Over Beer-sharing

A police officer based in Chinhoyi was arraigned before the Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court for murder after he shot and killed a suspect at his home.
The police officer, Talent Mabvuwo (36), was charged with murder as defined in Section 47 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23.
The now deceased in this case was identified as Douglas Sivaminyile.
Allegations are that on 09 May 2024, the accused person along with Constable Madhuku and Constable Chireya went to the now-deceased’s home to investigate a crime involving the now deceased.
The now-deceased was suspected of having assaulted someone.
Mabvuwo was armed with a ZRP P1 service pistol loaded with four rounds.
It is alleged that the police officers got into the now deceased’s home and began searching for the deceased.
During the search, Mabvuwo heard some movements coming from the now-deceased’s bedroom whose makeshift zinc door was closed.
He subsequently fired four rounds at the door without warning the now deceased. The bullets went through the door and struck Sivaminyile twice, once on the left side of the chest and once on the right palm and he died instantly.
Mabvuwo was remanded in custody to the 28th of May 2024.
In recent years, Police have been accused of having a “shoot-to-kill policy” following several incidents where police officers were involved in the reckless discharge of firearms.
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Police Officer Faces Murder Charge After Fatally Shooting Suspect

A woman from Bikita, Masvingo Province, allegedly forced her three minor children to drink poison before taking her life following a domestic dispute.
According to <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/woman-forces-3-children-to-drink-poison-takes-her-life/">The Mirror</a>, Persistence Mazhe (31) of Duma in Nyika, Bikita took her own life at her rural home in the Zinhata area, Farm 269 in Gutu, after she had an altercation with her husband, on Monday, 06 May.
Mazhe’s husband, Joas Taramusha said she phoned him to inform him that she was travelling to their rural home to commit suicide.
Taramusha said his son aged nine died upon admission at Silveira Mission Hospital while his two siblings aged seven and three were admitted at the hospital.
He said Mazhe bought a pesticide and forced the children to drink before she consumed it as well. Said Taramusha:
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I stayed at Nyika Growth Point in Bikita with my family and I argued with my wife. She phoned me yesterday morning and informed me that she was travelling to our rural home in Gutu to commit suicide.
She phoned again after a few hours and told me that she was going to commit suicide. She bought a pesticide and forced the children to drink before she gulped it.
My brother phoned me and informed me that she had forced the children to drink the pesticide. We rushed them to Silveira Mission Hospital. My son died upon admission.
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Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Masvingo Province, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa could not readily confirm the incident.
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Bikita Woman Forces Her 3 Children To Drink Poison, Takes Her Own Life

Two brothers from Gokwe who are beneficiaries of a recent Presidential amnesty were brutally attacked by a mob after they had fatally assaulted their father on April 23, 2024.
According to <a href="https://tellzim.com/presidential-pardon-beneficiaries-kill-father-injured-in-mob-attack/">TellZim News</a>, Evans Mupamhanga (25) and Elvis Mupamhanga (21) both of farm 21, Chemagora area Gokwe South District, fatally assaulted their father before they were also brutally attacked by a mob over past disputes.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the mob attack, saying the suspects were in police custody at Gokwe South Hospital.
Inspector Mahoko also said Police have launched a manhunt for the 10-member gang that meted instant justice on the two brothers. He said:
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We are appealing for information that may assist in the arrest of the 10-member group which attacked the two brothers and we further appeal to members of the public to respect the sanctity of human life by not engaging in violence as a way of solving disputes.
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It is alleged that Evans and Elvis were recently released from Gokwe prison under the Presidential amnesty where they had been imprisoned for possessing an illegal firearm.
On that fateful day, the suspects were at home with their parents, Kennedy Mupamhanga and Monica Mupamhanga. They disagreed about not filling up the water tank (Jojo tank) at their house.
The two brothers reportedly left their parents’ house after the altercation and proceeded to their father’s young brother, Forever Sikochi’s homestead on the same farm.
They demanded to know why he had not filled up the tank and this resulted in a misunderstanding. The suspects then force-marched Sikochi towards Kwekwe-Gokwe road threatening to kill him.
While on their way, the trio met Kennedy following them and suddenly held him and informed that him they wanted to settle the issue of a firearm which he had previously reported to the police against them.
The duo then escorted both Kennedy (their father) and Sikochi (their uncle) back to the latter’s homestead.
It is alleged that at around 7 PM, Evans instructed Elvis to bring an axe so that they could torture their father over the firearm issue.
On hearing this, Sikochi fled the scene leaving behind his brother Kennedy in the hands of his two sons.
The suspects took turns to strike their father using an axe and stones several times on the head until he died.
After killing their father, the two brothers went to Job Mupamhanga’s (76) home to inform him of the murder they had committed.
As they were explaining to Job what they had done to their father, a gang of about 10 unknown people entered the house armed with axes, machetes and knobkerries.
The mob attacked the two brothers over a previous dispute, striking them all over their bodies until they became unconscious after which the assailants vanished to an unknown destination.
Sikochi later on returned in the company of police officers and found his brother already dead. After a few minutes, he received a call from his father, Job informing him of what had transpired at his homestead.
The police proceeded to Job’s homestead where they found both Evans and Elvis badly injured. The two were rushed to Gokwe South District Hospital where they are in police custody and are both in serious condition. The deceased’s body was taken to the same hospital.
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Presidential Pardon Beneficiaries Kill Father For Reporting Them To The Police

The family of a former police officer, Stanlake Ipela, shot dead by police in Zezani, Beitbridge last week wants the officers behind his killing arrested.
Police say Ipela refused to stop at a roadblock, but his family are convinced he was shot dead in cold blood. The family believes the shooting was only motivated by malice.
An internal memo from police at the scene to their superiors indicates there was nothing of police interest found in the car after Ipela was shot dead.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the incident is under investigation and a statement will be issued soon.
A family spokesman, who spoke to New Ziana, said:
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What other explanation is there? He was shot in the back by a powerful gun. He is accused of failing to stop at a roadblock, but who has ever seen a roadblock on a rural road far away from a police station? Why did they not disable the vehicle? We believe this is murder.
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The family wrote a letter to the police, asking several questions relating to the shooting.
It is alleged that the late Ipela had his brains splattered in the car. Part of his face was blown off by the bullet fired from close range through the back of his head.
The officers at the scene said they suspected him of carrying livestock in the kombi he was driving.
The family’s letter served on the Beitbridge Police District clerk’s office, copied to the Commissioner of Police Godwin Matanga and the Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Kazembe Kazembe, also asked why the officer who killed Ipela was not charged with murder. It reads in part:
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We register the above complaint of Ipela S. He is our relative shot in cold blood by police. This is our view, having seen the attitude and manner in which police were evasive. We, as a family, have several questions begging for answers.
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The family reportedly visited the scene where Ipela was shot dead and they performed rituals. Reads the letter:
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We have been to the scene and asked villagers. There was no roadblock as is explained in your police memo we have seen.
We also question what threat to life, police or property our brother posed to deserve death. Considering there were so many people in the minibus as about 10 claimed by what is in the memo, why did the police not catch any or shoot another person?
There are five phones left in the car belonging to people who were with our brother, why has it taken police this long to communicate with them in this era of technology? Why was he shot in the back and why was such force necessary?
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The family also asked why it took so long for police to hand them papers to transport Ipela to Marondera where he is expected to be laid to rest. Says the letter:
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Lastly, we are, with this communication making an official report of the murder of Ipela by whoever shot him.
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Ipela was once employed by the ZRP at Beitbridge and was married to a local woman, Sinikiwe Ndlovu and lived with his wife and children at Lutumba in Beitbridge.
He becomes the second man from the district to be shot by police in unclear circumstances.
A well-known tout at Lutumba, Abel Gumbo, was shot dead by police on suspicions of being an armed robber in June 2021. However, the claim has been dismissed but no arrest was made.
Like Ipela, Gumbo was married and left behind a child and a widow.
According to <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/family-of-ex-cop-shot-dead-for-failing-to-stop-at-roadblock-presses-murder-charge/">ZimLive</a>, the alleged killer cops unknowingly approached Gumbo’s sangoma aunt seeking help against avenging spirits but she refused to assist them.
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Former Police Officer Shot Dead At Police Roadblock, His Family Presses Murder Charge

A Police detective stationed at CID Mwenezi has appeared at the Karoi Magistrates’ Court facing allegations of murder, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has said.
The brief facts of the case are that the accused person, Farai Simudzirai (42) was drinking beer with Mirirai Chiweza on 21 April 2024 in a Karoi nightclub where the now-deceased Police officer, Privillege Hove was also drinking.
It is further alleged that a dispute ensued as a result of a misunderstanding between Simudzirai and other patrons. Chiweza then brought Simudzirai outside the club to prevent him from disputing with other drinkers.
While outside, the accused began attacking Chiweza and the now-deceased, Hove attempted to stop him.
Simudzirai allegedly drew an okapi knife from his pocket and stabbed Hove once in the stomach before vanishing into the darkness. Hove died upon admission at Sally Mugabe Hospital in Harare.
The accused person was remanded in custody to 8 May 2024 and was advised to apply for bail at the High Court.
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"Drunk" CID Officer Fatally Stabs Fellow Officer At A Nightclub

A 29-year-old man from Zimbiru village under Chief Chinamhora, Domboshava, is facing a murder charge after allegedly setting his estranged wife on fire following a misunderstanding over the sharing of matrimonial property.
According to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/man-kills-estranged-wife-after-setting-her-on-fire/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, the accused, Ashley Kabaya appeared before Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi who advised him to apply for bail at the High Court.
Kabaya is currently recovering at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after he sustained burns when he set his wife on fire.
Prosecuting, Rufaro Chonzi alleged that on April 15 2024, Kabaya and his now-deceased wife, Sphiwe Jenyure, were in a room sharing property following the dissolution of their union.
Kabaya allegedly locked the door from the inside before striking Jenyure with a golf stick.
He then poured a mixture of cobra (a flammable floor polish) and paraffin on her, and then set her on fire. Said Chonzi:
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The two were in their room sharing property as they were in their final stages of divorcing. The accused person poured a mix of cobra and paraffin on her body and set fire to her.
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It is alleged that when Jenyure realised that Kabaya was about to flee, she summoned all her strength whilst engulfed by flames and grabbed him and he also caught fire. That was how he sustained burns.
The court further heard that a passer-by, Zulu Digital, heard the now deceased screaming and opened the door.
He tried to extinguish the flames with the help of other community members who had gathered at the scene.
Kabaya and Jenyure were taken to Makumbe Hospital in Domboshava for treatment and later transferred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals due to the severity of the burns.
Unfortunately, Jenyure later died on April 17 at Parirenyatwa Hospital and her remains await postmortem.
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Man Sets Estranged Wife On Fire

A South African-based woman from Mutare allegedly scalded her husband with cooking oil over money meant for her lobola and fled.
Moreblessing Nyakunu (40) and her husband Moses Mtukwa (41) reportedly clashed over the money. Mtukwa succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack at a Cape Town hospital last Thursday.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/woman-kills-hubby-vanishes-with-lobola-money/">The Manica Post</a>, Mtukwa’s older brother, Davison Mtukwa, said that he was hospitalised for two weeks and was on life-support before passing on.
Davison said Moreblessing poured hot cooking oil on his brother before stealing 31 000 Rand and US$800 that her husband was saving to pay her bride price. After the attack, she fled from their home. Said Davison:
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My brother died due to the serious injuries he sustained after being scalded with cooking oil. What hurts most is that Nyakunu did not inform us that our brother was in hospital.
Instead, each time we called him or her, she would answer the calls and pretend as if everything was fine.
Each time my sister who is also in South Africa called looking for Moses, Nyakunu would tell her that he (Moses) was at home, while she was at work.
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He said they only got to know that their brother was in the hospital five days after his admission when a well-wisher who had ferried him to the hospital phoned their sister. He said:
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When my sister got there, she was immediately told by the hospital authorities that Moses was supposed to be put on a life-support system, and we had to run around looking for money for him to receive medical attention.
At that time, Moses was still talking, and he told our sister that he had 31,000 Rand and US$800 at home. He said the money was meant to pay for Nyakunu’s bride price.
He once told me about his savings, and we were planning to visit the Nyakunu family to settle some of the lobola arrears.
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Davison added that when their sister went to Moses’ home, it was deserted and the money was nowhere to be found.
<h2>Separation and then Reunion</h2>
Davison said his brother Moses, and Morebelssing separated when they were still in Zimbabwe, and they were surprised to hear that they were cohabitating in South Africa. He said:
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My brother and Nyakunu had a child together while they were still staying in Bvirindi Village under Chief Zimunya back then.
They, however, parted ways and we were surprised to hear that he was cohabiting with her when he migrated to South Africa. They both came back home and he paid part of the bride price for her.
Up until now, we never heard of any altercation between them. They appeared the most perfect couple to us. We were shocked to hear of this tragedy.
My brother told our sister before he was put on life support that Nyakunu had scalded him because she wanted to use the lobola money for something else.
After scalding him, neighbours rushed him to the hospital. She disappeared with the money. Up to now, South African police are looking for her because she committed a heinous crime.
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The family says it has in its possession WhatsApp messages and audio sent between the couple hours before the fight.
In the chats, Nyakunu said that she wanted to use the money for something else, and Moses had to give it to her and look for the lobola money later.
<h2>A Moody and Violent Person</h2>
Moreblessing’s mother, Mbuya Loveness Nyakunu, told The Manica Post that her daughter is a moody and violent person. She said:
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I do not want to lie, Moreblessing is a violent person and always clashed with her sisters, but we never thought that things would come to this.
We never thought she would murder her husband and I was shocked when I heard of this sad development. I passed out and had to be rushed to the clinic where I was resuscitated.
When my daughter last called me, she said she had an altercation with her husband and he was admitted to hospital.
Since then, her phones have been off and we cannot reach her. What she has done has left us in a big mess.
I do not know how we will be able to raise the money that the Mtukwa family wants for the body to be repatriated to Zimbabwe.
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<h2>Urgent Appeal For Help</h2>
The Mutukwa family is now appealing to well-wishers to help them raise 27 000 Rand required for the repatriation of the deceased’s body for burial. Said Davison:
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27 000 Rand is what is needed in total, and as a family, we have managed to raise 10 000 Rand. Had she not stolen the money, we would have been able to bring back home our loved one and lay him to his final resting place.
We are unable to do that at the moment. We are appealing to Zimbabwe, family and friends to help us so that our brother’s remains are brought home.
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For assistance, Davison Mtukwa can be contacted at +263774411748.
Those willing to help with cash can also send money to Davison’s EcoCash US$ account on that same number.
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Zimbabwean Woman Kills Hubby In South Africa, Vanishes With Lobola Money

A nurse from Ngundu, Chivi District, Masvingo Province has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the heinous murder of his girlfriend’s baby during delivery.
According to <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/ngundu-nurse-kills-girlfriends-baby-during-delivery/">The Mirror</a>, after assisting with the delivery, the nurse, Ngonidzashe Mugabe took the newborn’s life and callously disposed of the body.
He threw the infant into a pit latrine, showing a complete lack of compassion or remorse. High Court Judge, Justice Garainesu Mawadze, expressed his shock at the brutality of the crime.
Despite Mugabe’s plea of not guilty, the overwhelming evidence presented during the trial led Justice Mawadze to deliver a stern sentence. On Friday, March 15, Mugabe was found guilty and sentenced to 18 years behind bars.
Prosecutors revealed that Mugabe and Diana Rose Mudzingwa (32) of Waterfalls, Harare were in an intimate relationship, and Mudzingwa was pregnant.
Mugabe, who worked at Ngundu Clinic, lured Mudzingwa to give birth there after she fell into labour. However, instead of taking her to the clinic, he led her to a rented location.
In a horrifying turn of events, Mudzingwa, in the throes of labour pain, witnessed Mugabe’s cruel actions. The nurse strangled the newborn, stuffed its nose and mouth with cotton, and then drowned it headfirst in a bucket. Mugabe callously wrapped the lifeless body in a plastic bag and left the room.
Mugabe later disposed of the tiny body in a pit latrine. Callously, Mugabe proceeded to inject Mudzingwa to stop her bleeding and resumed his duties at the clinic as if nothing had happened. The incident happened on January 24, 2023.
Mudzingwa reported the matter at Ngundu Police Station leading to Mugabe’s arrest. He was taken for indications and he showed the Police where he had dumped the body.
Justice Mawadze said there was no postmortem because the body was in a state of decomposition when it reached Masvingo Provincial Hospital and he relied on Mudzingwa’s testimony and circumstantial evidence to reach his conclusion.
In a candid admission, Mugabe clarified that his relationship with Mudzingwa was purely sexual, devoid of any marriage prospects due to his existing commitment to his wife and five children.
Furthermore, Mugabe said Mudzingwa had candidly revealed her involvement in a sexual relationship with another man when she became pregnant.
Mugabe claimed that his subsequent actions were driven by a conflicted state of mind, fueled by the fear of jeopardizing his job and family. The revelation that his girlfriend had given birth in his room weighed heavily on him, leading to his confusion and apprehension.
Delivering the judgement, Justice Mawadze emphasized Mugabe’s betrayal of his professional duties as a nurse and the gravity of his actions. He condemned Mugabe’s deceitful behaviour and disregard for human life. He said:
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Judging by the role of a nurse and a midwife you know the importance of a postmortem. If you had alerted the Police a postmortem would have been conducted and the cause of death known.
You didn’t want a postmortem and that is consistent with foul play. There is no confusion. You had the clarity of mind to go and illegally take an injection from the clinic.
What destroys your story is that you are denying that there was foul play but you are agreeing that Mudzingwa accused you of killing her child.
What did you do? You were supposed to report to the Police who would investigate. Instead, you nicodemusly wrapped the body in a plastic bag and walked two kilometres and dumped the baby.
</blockquote>
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Married Ngundu Nurse Kills Girlfriend’s Baby During Delivery

A “Call Me Back” text message resulted in the brutal murder of Happymore Zimunya (43) of Chitiyo Village under Chief Zimunya by Zvanaka Zengera (40), the husband of the woman he had sent the message to.
The acting spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Manicaland Province, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the murder to <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/murdered-over-text-message/">The Manica Post</a>.
Asst Insp Chinyoka said Zengera’s wife, only identified as Natasha (20) had a secret affair with Zimunya, resulting in the death of the latter. He said:
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On March 2, Zengera was with his wife when she received a please call message on her cellphone. Zengera saw the message and asked his wife who had sent the message.
The wife claimed that she did not know the number. She insisted that she had never seen that number on her cellphone. Zengera was not convinced and ordered his wife to call back the number in question.
Zimunya did not answer the call. Zengera texted Zimunya pretending to be Natasha and asked him to meet her later that night at her place since there was a funeral in the village and most people would be in attendance. She said her husband would be attending the funeral.
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Asst Insp Chinyoka said Zimunya took the bait and went to Zengera’s homestead later that night. He added:
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He went to Zengera’s homestead and stood at the kitchen door while chatting with Natasha.
Zengera who was hiding nearby pounced on Zimunya and struck him with a piece of wood at the back of his head. Zimunya tried to run away but fell on a rock surface.
Zengera pursued him and attacked Zimunya who was lying down. He hit him several times on the back of the head. Zimunya was rescued by a neighbour, Nisson Zireni who heard his distress call.
Zimunya later proceeded home and slept on a bench in his kitchen hut since the bedroom keys were with his wife who was attending the funeral.
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When Zimunya’s wife returned home the following morning, she found her husband bleeding. Said Asst Insp Chinyoka:
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Zimunya’s wife asked him what had happened and he lied that he had fallen on a rock on his way from the funeral.
Zimunya’s wife rushed back to the funeral wake to get a vehicle to ferry her husband to the hospital.
It was at the hospital where Zimunya confessed that he was assaulted after he was caught with a married woman.
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Zimunya later succumbed to the injuries he sustained when he was bashed by Zengera.
His wife advised his brother, Edmore Zimunya who reported the matter at Zimunya Police Base.
Police attended the scene and discovered that the late Zimunya had a deep cut on the back of his head.
Zimunya’s body was conveyed to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem, while Zengera was arrested.
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"Call Me Back" Text Message Results In Death Of Philanderer

Police in Midlands Province have launched a manhunt for a man who fatally stabbed a 20-year-old rival suitor with a knife following a misunderstanding over a girl.
The incident occurred in Silobela under Chief Malisa area on Thursday at around 5 PM.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Midlands Province confirmed the indent to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/president-mnangagwa-to-officially-open-the-56th-session-of-un-economic-commission-for-africa-conference-on-finance-ministers-with-focus-on-inclusive-green-economies/">Chronicle</a>. He said:
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I can confirm that the police are investigating the murder of a man who died on admission at Nkayi District Hospital after he was stabbed with an okapi knife. He said:
Both, the now-deceased Narvel Ndlovu and the suspect in the matter, Nkosikhona Ncube (20) hail from Rungu Village under Chief Malisa in Silobela.
It is alleged, they had a misunderstanding over a girl. The dispute degenerated into a fight.
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Ncube allegedly drew a knife from his pocket and stabbed Ndlovu once in the neck. Said Insp Mahoko:
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Ndlovu collapsed and lost consciousness and Ncube fled from the scene. Ndlovu was rushed to Nkayi Hospital where he died upon admission.
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20-year-old Man Fatally Stabbed In Dispute Over A Girl

A 16-year-old boy allegedly raped his 17-year-old cousin before brutally killing her on 26 February this year.
As reported by <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/16-year-old-rapes-cousin-chops-body-into-pieces/">The Sunday News</a>, the incident occurred in Siamputeni Village 44, Chishizya area under Chief Sinamagonde in Binga District, Matabeleland North Province.
After killing her cousin, the boy allegedly chopped her head and left limb with an axe before removing pieces of flesh with a knife from her back, right thigh, and abdomen, leaving the intestines exposed.
He then dragged the dismembered body to the edge of a maize field where he dumped it.
The deceased’s head and left lower limb were found on the ground near the footpath, approximately 10 metres from the body.
A piece of flesh, believed to be from the deceased’s abdomen, was also located on the same footpath, about 30 metres away.
However, the flesh from the right thigh could not be located.
In his warned and cautioned statement to the police, the teenager admitted to the murder.
He claimed that he murdered the girl because she had threatened to report him to her mother for alleged sexual abuse.
The boy allegedly confessed under interrogation to raping his cousin after watching pornography.
Asked by the police why he allegedly killed her, the boy said:
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I did this after watching pornography on my phone. I forced the deceased to have sexual intercourse with me.
Then I murdered her using an axe. I beheaded her because some people told me they wanted a human head and leg in Kwekwe, where I used to live so that they could give me money.
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The boy appeared before Binga resident magistrate Victor Mpofu facing two counts of rape and one of murder.
He was not asked to plead and was remanded in custody to 11 March 2014.
The magistrate said it was the most brutal attack “he had ever seen”.
Prosecuting, Quiet Mpofu said that on 26 February around midday, the boy and her cousin were at their homestead.
The accused was watching videos on his mobile phone while sleeping in one of the bedrooms, and the now-deceased was also sleeping on the veranda.
The two allegedly had a misunderstanding over a phone, which resulted in the accused smashing the deceased’s cellphone.
The girl then went to sleep in the house. The accused, who had been allegedly watching pornographic videos, subsequently followed and grabbed her before ripping off her clothes and then raped her.
After being sexually abused the deceased told the accused person that she intended to report the matter to her mother, and then she went to sleep on the veranda again.
The accused person then took an axe and allegedly struck the deceased once on the neck thereby killing her instantly.
After that, he chopped off her head and left lower limb using the axe. He also cut off a piece of flesh from the deceased’s buttocks, and right thigh and removed a piece of flesh from the abdomen leaving the intestines exposed.
The accused washed the knife and placed it on the veranda before leaving the scene.
He was arrested while attempting to cross nearby Chizarira National Park.
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16-year-old Boy Rapes And Kills Cousin, Chops Body Into Pieces

A 22-year-old man Tinotenda Chipadze (22) was recently arraigned before the Chegutu Magistrates’ Court facing murder charges after he allegedly killed a police officer and robbed him of his cellphone.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), Chipadze was remanded to 07 March 2024.
Allegations are that on 03 February 2024 at around 2 AM, the accused person and his accomplice Enock who is still at large followed the now deceased Elisha Munengerwa who was a Police Officer, from Eddy’s Kite bar in Chegutu to Gadzema bus terminus until he passed West End shops.
When they reached Gomo tuckshop the accused persons pounced on the now deceased and stabbed him on the upper left arm before taking his Techno Camon cellphone.
The accused fled from the scene leaving the now deceased lying in a pool of blood behind Gomo tuckshop.
A witness who was sleeping in the tuckshop heard the now deceased groaning, made an enquiry and found the now deceased battling for life. He made a report to the police who attended the scene.
The deceased was quickly ferried to Chegutu Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon admission.
Police investigations led to Chipadze’s arrest after he sold the now deceased’s cellphone.
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Man (22) Kills Police Officer During Robbery

A man from Bulawayo who allegedly killed his pregnant girlfriend suspecting her of having an affair with another man a few days before he was due to pay lobola for her has been denied bail by the High Court.
Obvious Velani Sibanda (26) allegedly killed his girlfriend Hillary Ntando Ncube when she received a call from another man suspected to be her boyfriend.
The two were in talks for lobola payment to formalise their relationship.
As reported by the <a href="https://newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local/article/200023682/man-kills-lover-ahead-of-lobola-payment">Southern Eye</a>, Sibanda through his lawyer Brian Robi of Dube Legal Practice filed an application for bail at the High Court pending trial.
The State opposed the granting of bail arguing that Sibanda is facing a charge of murder in which if convicted, he will be sentenced to a long jail term.
High Court judge Justice Christopher Dube Banda upheld the State’s fears and dismissed Sibanda’s application for bail.
Sibanda, who is being held at Khami Remand Prison following his arrest on 05 February, will appear at the Western Commonage Magistrates Court on 05 March for routine remand pending a hearing at the High Court. His lawyer submitted:
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The applicant denies the charge and states that on the fateful day he knocked off from work and went home with his then-pregnant girlfriend Ncube.
He will state that at the material time and at all the times preceding the horrific incident, their relationship was characterised by nothing but cordiality and love.
He will state that lobola arrangements and negotiations were scheduled for February 11.
He states that while relaxed and conversing, the deceased received a call from one Gift.
The applicant became curious and suspicious as it was not the first time she had received such calls and messages from Gift.
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The lawyer submitted that Sibanda then probed his girlfriend and she responded violently leading to an altercation.
The deceased allegedly confessed that Gift was her boyfriend responsible for the pregnancy.
The lawyer stated that Sibanda was provoked and he lost control of his senses.
The lawyer said the applicant had no pending case, or previous convictions and had no intention to abscond as a law-abiding citizen.
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Man (26) Who Killed Pregnant Lover Ahead Of Lobola Payment Denied Bail

A 22-year-old man who allegedly killed his 39-year-old wife over an undisclosed issue before fleeing from the scene has been arrested.
In a statement, the ZRP said Stanley Mahachi (22) fatally struck his wife Dadirai Mudarikwa (39) with a spade in the head on 25 January 2024.
Mahachi was arrested on Tuesday at his mother’s homestead in Mawarire Village, Mwenezi, Masvingo. Police said:
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ZRP confirms the arrest of Stanley Mahachi (22) who was being sought in connection with a case of murder which occurred at a house in Zvishavane on 25/01/24 in which the suspect struck his wife, Dadirai Mudarikwa (39), with a spade on the head following a misunderstanding over an undisclosed issue. The suspect was arrested at his mother’s homestead in Mawarire Village, Mwenezi, Masvingo on 30/01/24.
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A report claims that in Zimbabwe, 42.7% of women between the ages of 15-49 have experienced domestic violence in their lives which often results in loss of life.
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