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A 28-YEAR-OLD MAN from Kadoma, Edward Chitivha, appeared in court for bestiality.
Chitivha, of Tolrose compound, is reported to have sexually assaulted a goat belonging to Isheunesu Shangudze, a 40-year-old from Plot 9, Blagdon Farm, Eiffel Flats.
Sometime this month, Shangudze penned his five goats.
However, during the night, Chitivha allegedly entered the pen, removed his clothes, tied the legs of a white she-goat to a pole before sexually assaulting the animal.
Awakened by the sounds of a goat in distress, Shangudze went to investigate.
Upon hearing him approach, Chitivha fled, leaving his clothes behind.
A police report was made, leading to Chitivha’s arrest.
He has been remanded in custody until September 17, 2024.
In Zimbabwe, bestiality is criminalised under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9:23).
Section 74 defines it as any sexual act between a human and an animal.
Those found guilty face a fine of up to Level 14 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both. — Wires
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Gokwe man axes wife, father-in-law
A Gokwe man left his wife and father-in-law seriously injured after he assaulted them with an axe.
The incident occurred in Karikoga village recently.
Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the attack.
“We urge members of the public to avoid resorting to violence when faced with disputes. Instead, they should seek assistance from third parties such as pastors, community elders or the police,” he said.
Insp Mahoko appealed for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect, identified as Matare Karikoga.
“Anyone with information can contact any nearest police station or call us on 054-2221073,” he said.
A source close to the incident said Karikoga (46) had a dispute with his wife Mailet Chikwiko (27), which prompted her to leave him.
The following day, Karikoga followed his wife to her parents’ home.
“He arrived around 1am and entered her bedroom without knocking. He attacked his wife with a stick and an axe.
“Mailet screamed for help. Her father heard the screams and rushed to her bedroom to find his son-in-law attacking her.
“He tried to restrain him, but Karikoga struck him with an axe several times, leaving him seriously injured,” said the source.
Mailet and her father were taken to Gokwe District Hospital and are reportedly in a serious condition. — Wires
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Father’s sanity questioned after killing son
A Mutoko man has been ordered to undergo a third psychiatric evaluation to determine his mental state after he killed his two-year-old son.
Farai Nyamurenje, who appeared before a High Court judge, will remain at the Chikurubi Psychiatric Prison until the Government psychiatrists’ evaluation results are available.
According to court documents, on August 31, 2012, Farai, of Katsamudanga village in Mutoko, murdered his two-year-old son Tatenda.
Court documents reveal that on the fateful night, when his family had retired to bed, the accused returned home after a drinking binge.
He went to the kitchen hut, where the deceased and his grandmother Estere Matinyanya Nyamurenje were asleep.
Farai demanded to take his son, but Estere refused, saying it was late in the night.
He forcefully took his son to Nyanguruve River, where he suffocated him to death.
The accused then dug a shallow grave on the river bank and buried the deceased. He later surrendered himself to the police.
Farai led the police to the shallow grave, where the body was exhumed and taken to hospital for post-mortem.
The accused appeared before the High Court three years later on a murder charge.
The trial faced a setback when the accused appeared to be mentally unfit to stand trial and was sent for psychiatric evaluation.
Two doctors indicated that the accused might have been simulating psychotic symptoms.
Further, in November 2015, another psychiatrist stated that Farai had no signs of mental illness.
In 2021, he wrote a letter requesting trial after a prolonged period without being taken to court.
In 2023, he was brought before court.
Farai denied the charge, saying he did not recall the events of the fateful day.
He said he had endured nearly 12 years of pre-trial detention and had mistakenly believed he was serving a sentence for his child’s death.
During trial, his mother said Farai exhibited signs of mental disorder from a young age.
The judge ordered him to undergo another psychiatric evaluation. — Wires
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20-year sentence for raping job-seeker
A 26-year-old Bulawayo man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping a 17-year-old girl who was seeking employment.
The man appeared before the Western Commonage Magistrates’ Court.
According to court papers, sometime in March, the girl posted a message on a WhatsApp group that she was looking for a job.
On May 1, she received a message from the accused person, who claimed his grandmother in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, was looking for a house help.
The complainant travelled from Plumtree to Bulawayo on May 5 to meet the accused person, who was accompanied by two friends.
The accused person took the complainant to a beer hall before taking her to Mpopoma, where he resided.
He promised to take her to Cowdray Park the following morning.
When the complainant went to sleep, the accused person entered the room where she was sleeping and joined her in bed.
He forcibly removed her clothes before raping her thrice.
The complainant filed a police report, leading to the accused’s arrest. — Bulawayo Bureau
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Nephew attacks uncle, police over witchcraft allegations
A 25-year-old man from Bulawayo was sent to jail for assaulting his uncle and a police officer.
Malvin Kumalinga appeared before a Bulawayo magistrate on charges of physical abuse and assaulting a police officer.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months in prison.
The incident occurred on July 2, 2024 in Mashumba suburb, a haven for furniture manufacturers.
A misunderstanding arose after Malvin accused his uncle Isaac Kumalinga of witchcraft.
During the altercation, Malvin strangled his uncle, leaving him with bruises.
Isaac then reported the matter to the police.
When the police arrived, Malvin resisted arrest and assaulted an officer.
Testifying in court, Isaac described the emotional and psychological impact of the attack.
“The incident deeply affected me. It happened in public, where I have earned the respect of the community.
My nephew, who is not only my close relative but also someone I have cared for, violated my trust and dignity in a way that has been incredibly painful.” — B-Metro
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