Online Reporter
Anesu Dhliwayo,[email protected]
A 19-year-old man from Maphosa Village has been convicted and sentenced by the Bulawayo Regional Court for a violent knife attack on a 15-year-old boy at Gwamayaya Business Centre on 18 April 2025.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the incident occurred at around 11 pm when the offender entered a shop at the business centre, causing a commotion. When customers attempted to calm him down, he became aggressive and stabbed the victim in the left side of the stomach. The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
The court sentenced the offender to 18 months imprisonment, suspending six months on condition of good behavior.
The remaining 12 months were suspended on the condition that he completes 410 hours of community service.
The NPAZ condemned all forms of violence, urging young people to resolve conflicts peacefully and calling on communities to play a role in early intervention. “Violence is never the answer. Every life matters – walk away, don’t escalate,” the NPAZ emphasized.
