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A MAN from Shamva was sentenced 20 years by the Bindura Magistrate Court for repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl.
The unnamed man is the teenager’s step father. The man would threaten the victim to silence her. The matter came to light after a condom was discovered in the teenager’s blankets.
In a statement on X, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said the stepfather committed the crimes between 2 November 2024 and 14 January 2025. The court heard that the offender took advantage of his position, threatening the victim to keep her silence.
“The abuse came to light when a condom was discovered in the victim’s blanket, prompting an investigation by her mother. The victim was referred to Shamva Hospital for medical examination and evidence was presented in court”, said NPAZ
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