Arron Nyamayaro
A 46-year-old woman allegedly stabbed and killed her husband following a dispute, in which he allegedly accused her of infidelity, at the couple’s home in Highfield Western Triangle, Harare.
Yona Mazenge allegedly stabbed Norest Nyamukusa, 44, using a kitchen knife.
Police say Nyamukusa appeared drunk when he returned home at about 11pm that fateful night.
She called her daughter and informed her about the incident before ferrying Nyamukusa to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the case saying Mazenge is now facing murder charges.
“Police arrested a Highfield woman for allegedly killing her husband in a domestic violence case.
“Circumstances are that on the July 27, 2026, at around 2300 hours, the now deceased came to his place of residence drunk and started shouting at his wife, accusing her of infidelity.
“A fist fight broke out between the two.
“In the midst of the fight, the accused was reported to have stabbed the now deceased once on the right side of the chest, using a kitchen knife.
“The now deceased fell to the ground and became unconscious.”
Comm Nyathi added:
“He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital.
“The body of the now deceased is at Sally Mugabe mortuary awaiting post mortem and investigations are continuing.”
…. head skinned with sharp object, says police
Sunday News Reporter
A 57-year-old man identified as Fanuel Mwale, a teacher at Rio Tinto High School in Zhombe, Midlands province, was found dead with missing body parts, police have said.
In a statement put on social media, the ZRP said Mwale’s body was found on 19 January along an unnamed gravel road near Joel Business Centre. Police said they were appealing for information that may assist in the arrest of the killers.
“The body was found with missing eyes, ears and nose. The head was skinned with an unknown sharp object. The victim was last seen on 18/01/24 at around 1600 hours after knocking off duty. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.”