Crime Reporter
A woman has been arrested in Zvimba on allegations of fatally striking her 72-year-old grandmother with a hoe following an undisclosed misunderstanding.
Miriam Nyamayegore (31) was arrested over the weekend and is currently in custody.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.”The ZRP reports that Miriam Nyamayegore aged 31 was arrested on July 6, 2024 in connection with a case of murder which occurred at a house in Granary Phase 2B, Zvimba in which her grandmother, Rachel Tekenende aged 72 died,” he said.
“The suspect allegedly struck the victim with a hoe on the head following an argument over an undisclosed issue. The victim died on admission at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.”
Meanwhile, Police in Budiriro are appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of Cogitate Ganyiwa who is wanted in connection with a murder case that occurred on the same day at a nightclub in Budiriro 1, Harare.
The suspect fatally stabbed Alec Ruvhere (22) and Tadiwanashe Murerwa (20) with an okapi knife following an altercation that arose after the first victim had stepped on the suspect’s foot during a beer-drinking spree.
Investigations into the case are in progress.



