Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has released names of people recently arrested and jailed for terms ranging from 10 years to life sentences for committing various offences countrywide.
The convictions that were made last week were for murder, rape, escape from lawful custody, robbery, unlawful possession of dangerous drugs, offences under the Electricity Act and theft and damage of electricity and railway infrastructure.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, urged the public to abide by the law and report suspected criminal activities to the nearest police station or contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or via WhatsApp on 0712 800 187.
Those convicted include Amos Nduna (35) who was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder committed in Chipinge; Felix Siyatunya (48) life imprisonment for murder committed in Mutare in 2023; Lucia Chibhangu (27) jailed 27 years for escaping from custody, committing a series of robbery cases and unlawful possession of dangerous drugs in Masvingo between August 8 and 14, 2026 while Moses Pandehuni (22) was jailed 27 years for murder committed in Shurugwi on May 17, 2026.
Brian Chanachimwe (34) was jailed 25 years for murder committed in Waterfalls on January 13, 2026; Tinotenda Zambara (32) was sentenced to 23 years in prison for murder committed in Chitungwiza in 2025; Simbarashe Chikoto (35) jailed 20 years for murder committed in Mutoko on August 5, 2022 and Jonah Nekati (40) was jailed 16 years for murder committed in Waterfalls on January 13, 2026.
Japhet Dzviti (76) was jailed for 15 years for rape committed in Sadza in 2023; Tichaona Chiduku (42) received 15 years for rape committed in Sadza in 2023; while Hope Korongwe (37) was sentenced to 12 years for unlawful possession of 150 kilogrammes of mbanje in Beitbridge.
Those who were jailed for 10 years for committing an offence under the Electricity Act are Donald Chatora (26), Clive Mupare (33); Tinashe Marapira (35); Yobbie Muzumba (26); Givemore Moyo (35); and Darlington Takudzwa (30), who was caught cutting seven metres of underground ZESA cables in Mabvuku on October 10, 2026.
