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A 30-year-old man from Runhanga Village, Domboshava, appeared at the Rusape Magistrates’ Court on theft charges.
In a statement on X, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said Emmanuel Munetsi allegedly stole US$5,000 from Susan Zimbudzi, a 58-year-old woman from Village 13, Chinyika West, Headlands. Munetsi, who claimed to be helping Zimbudzi purchase a vehicle, had been staying at her homestead.
On 19 January, while Zimbudzi was away tending to her cattle, Munetsi entered her bedroom and stole the money hidden in a shoe. He later left for Harare under the pretext of searching for a suitable vehicle. The theft was subsequently discovered, leading to his arrest. The stolen money has not been recovered.
Munetsi was remanded in custody until 2 February.
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