“We should consider castration’ — MP urges sterner penalties for rapists

Farirai Machivenyika, Senior Reporter

GOROMONZI East legislator, Cde Beatrice Nyamupinga, on Tuesday, proposed that men who commit rape, particularly against minors or old women, should be castrated.

She made this statement while addressing a point of national interest.

“As women and girls, we are under siege. Some men have declared war on us,” Cde Nyamupinga said.

“We don’t know what to do. It is high time that something is done against rapists, especially those who target children and old women.”

This comes at a time when the country is recording a disturbing surge in cases of rape, especially involving minors and elderly women.

“I think the law is not harsh enough; maybe we should consider cutting off their organs once they are caught,” she said.

Cde Nyamupinga challenged the executive to come up with a Bill to strengthen the punishment of rapists.

“Maybe a Bill should come from the Ministry of Justice or the Ministry of Health or as a Private Member’s Bill, but something should be done,” she said.

“As female MPs, we are inundated with calls for stiffer penalties. We are considering even approaching the President over the issue. Some may say cutting off the organs is too harsh; we may also consider castration.”