Man in court over girlfriend’s murder

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.”

Yeukai Karengezeka-Chisepo-Court Correspondent

A 44-YEAR-OLD man from Harare has appeared in court facing murder charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend following a misunderstanding, resulting in her death.

Shamiso Kandalasi (33) died after sustaining injuries during the alleged assault.

Kenneth Chendambuya of Tarisa Park, Ruwa, appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Lynne Chinzou yesterday.

He was not asked to plead to the murder charge and was remanded in custody to a date pending indictment before the High Court.

Prosecutor Mr Takudzwa Jambawu alleged that on June 1 at around 10:30pm, Chendambuya went to a bar where Kandalasi was drinking.

The two were reportedly in a romantic relationship.

The court heard that a misunderstanding arose between the pair, leading to an altercation.

It is alleged that Chendambuya assaulted Kandalasi with open hands and struck her with an empty beer bottle, causing her to fall to the ground.

The prosecution further alleged that he then grabbed Kandalasi by the neck and strangled her. Witnesses reportedly intervened and restrained Chendambuya from continuing the assault.

After the incident, Kandalasi went home while allegedly experiencing severe pain. Chendambuya is said to have followed her there.

According to the State, Chendambuya later took Kandalasi to Mabvuku Polyclinic for medical attention, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival.