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B-Metro Reporter
IN a horrifying case of domestic violence, a 19-year-old woman from Makwika Village in Hwange has been jailed for scalding her husband’s private parts with boiling water during a fit of rage after he confronted her over suspicious messages on her phone.
The brutal attack, which left both the husband and a neighbour badly injured, took place on 2 June 2025.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the woman “slapped her husband, grabbed his private parts, dragged him into the kitchen, and poured boiling water on his lower body, causing serious injuries.” He was rushed to the hospital, and the matter was reported to ZRP Hwange.
“A concerned neighbour who attempted to intervene was also burnt with boiling water on her chest and she was also hospitalised,” reads the NPAZ statement.
The young wife was convicted by the Hwange Magistrate’s Court on two counts — domestic violence and assault. She was slapped with a 12-month jail term for the domestic violence charge. On the assault charge, she got 24 months imprisonment, with 12 months suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour. The remaining 12 months were suspended on condition she performs 630 hours of community service.
The NPAZ condemned the savage attack:
“Violence whether in the home or in the community is unacceptable. The law applies equally to all, and offenders will be held accountable.”
“Domestic abuse is not only a women’s issue but anyone can be a victim. Anger is not an excuse for violence. Choose dialogue. Choose peace,” the statement read.
The case has sent shockwaves through the community, triggering fresh debate over the often-ignored cases of male victims of gender-based violence.
