Online Reporter
Yeukai Karengezeka
Court Correspondent
A HARARE man, Nyasha Nyamasoka, appeared in court yesterday facing multiple charges, including threats to commit murder, contempt of court and violating the Firearms Act.
The charges arise from allegations that he threatened to kill his wife, Ms Margaret Kapadza, amid claims of infidelity.
Nyamasoka and Ms Kapadza married in 2018 and initially enjoyed a peaceful relationship.
However, their marriage began to deteriorate in 2021 due to Nyamasoka’s alleged violence traits.
By 2023, the situation had worsened, prompting Ms Kapadza to seek help from Nyamasoka’s brother.
At a mediation meeting, Nyamasoka arrived armed and continued his aggressive behaviour.
The matter was reported at Avondale Police Station. In September 2024, Ms Kapadza secured a protection order against Nyamasoka, prohibiting him from verbally abusing her, threatening violence or visiting her home and business.
Despite the granting of the protection order, Nyamasoka allegedly continued to violate its terms. On October 1, 2024, he reportedly entered Ms Kapadza’s home armed with a .303 rifle, accusing her of infidelity and assaulted her and their son.
The violence escalated on May 10 2025, when Nyamasoka, who was reportedly intoxicated, fired a gunshot into the air outside Ms Kapadza’s home causing her and her family to flee.
Nyamasoka was arrested on May 12 at Ms Kapadza’s residence after police received a tip-off.
He led detectives to the recovery of a .22 Walther pistol and a .270 Salvage rifle, neither of which had valid firearm certificates.
Nyamasoka was granted US$150 bail and is scheduled to appear in court again on June 27
