A 34-year-old man from Gokwe tragically lost his life on Friday after being repeatedly struck with a knobkerrie while attempting to intervene in a dispute.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that Douglas Dube was attacked after he tried to prevent 22-year-old Descent Gumbi from assaulting 21-year-old Trust Manyemwe, who had been accused of dating Gumbi’s girlfriend. Police said:
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Police in Gokwe are investigating a case of murder in which Douglas Dube (34) died after being hit with a knobkerrie all over the body on 27/12/24 near Makwakwa Business Centre.
The victim had intervened to stop the suspect, Descent Gumbi (22) from assaulting Trust Manyemwe (21) who was being accused of dating the suspect’s girlfriend.
The victim succumbed to the injuries on the way to the hospital on 28/12/24. The suspect is on the run. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.
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In an unrelated case, Police in Harare are appealing for information which may assist in identifying the body of a minor who died after being hit by a car almost two weeks ago.
Police said a male juvenile (approximately 12 years old, medium built and 1.2 metres in height) was involved in a fatal road traffic accident on December 18, 2024, along Seke Road near ABC Auction Floor. Police added:
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The victim was hit by a Honda Shuttle vehicle while crossing the road. The body is at the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals mortuary. Anyone with information or may be missing a relative matching the description to report at any nearest Police Station.
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A man in Gokwe died trying to stop a fight between two people over a girlfriend. The man who hit him ran away. In another case, a young boy was hit by a car and died. The police need help to identify the boy and find his family. These incidents are sad and the police are asking for information to solve these cases.

Gokwe Man Killed While Restraining "Jilted" Lover

A 35-year-old woman from Tsholotsho has filed an appeal with the High Court after being sentenced to an effective 20 months in prison by Magistrate Lesigo Ngwenya for disciplining two teenage girls.
As reported by <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/mother-appeals-jail-term-for-disciplining-teenagers/">Chronicle</a>, Qiniso Ndlovu’s altercation with the girls, known for their disruptive behaviour and frequenting local bars, escalated when they allegedly used vulgar and provocative language. Angered by their conduct, Ndlovu reportedly struck them with a stick.
However, the trial revealed conflicting evidence. A medical report submitted to the court indicated that the girls sustained serious injuries, including near-broken limbs, allegedly caused by a pick handle, though the weapon was not produced as evidence.
In her appeal, Ndlovu, represented by Makiya and Partners, contends that the magistrate erred by failing to consider community service as a more appropriate punishment. Argued Ndlovu:
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The court “a quo” erred in passing a custodial sentence to the appellant despite her having pleaded to the charge and being a first offender.
The effective sentence of 20 months was so excessive as to induce a sense of shock for a first-time female offender who pleaded to the charge, where the sentencing guidelines provide for a non-custodial sentence in the form of a fine not exceeding Level 14.
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Ndlovu further argues that the court failed to adequately consider her mitigating circumstances.
As a widow, a single mother, and the sole provider for three young children, she contends that the custodial sentence has effectively separated her from her dependents.
In her appeal, Ndlovu implores the court to overturn the current sentence and remand the case to the lower court for a more appropriate and just sentencing.
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A woman from Tsholotsho was sent to jail for hitting two rowdy girls with a stick. The girls were hurt, but there was no proof of what weapon was used. The woman, who is a widow and mother of three, says the punishment is too harsh because she is a first-time offender. She wants the court to change the sentence to community service instead of jail time. Now she is appealing to the High Court for help.

Tsholotsho Woman Jailed 20 Months For "Disciplining" Rowdy Teenage Girls

A 34-year-old man from Nehosho, Gweru, was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment for assaulting his 35-year-old wife following an argument over changing television channels.
The man, whose name has not been disclosed, appeared before the Gweru Magistrates’ Court facing charges of malicious damage to property and physical abuse.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), on December 11, 2024, the man became violent, damaging a 43-inch Samsung television with a brick and smashing a DSTV decoder against the wall during the argument.
In addition, he physically assaulted his wife, slapping her on the face several times, hitting her on the upper body with his fists, and kicking her with booted feet all over her body.
The incident was reported to the police, leading to his arrest. The damaged property was valued at US$295, and nothing was recovered.
The offender was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, with 3 months suspended for 5 years. An additional 2 months were suspended on the condition that he compensate for the damaged property worth US$295.
Furthermore, 5 months were suspended on the condition that he perform 315 hours of community service.
The NPA is urging the public to resolve disputes amicably and seek third-party mediation rather than resorting to violence.
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A man from Gweru was put in jail for hitting his wife because they argued about the TV channels. He broke the TV and decoder during the fight. He also hurt his wife by hitting and kicking her. The man was arrested by the police and had to go to court. He was sentenced to 10 months in jail but some months were suspended if he paid for the damaged things and did community service. The National Prosecuting Authority wants people to solve problems without fighting.

Gweru Man Jailed For Assaulting Wife During TV Channel Dispute

A Grade 6 pupil at St. Peters Primary School in Mazwi Village, near Bulawayo, has reportedly suffered brain damage after being assaulted by classmates for preventing them from misusing school chalks.
Thirteen-year-old Rackel Muzamba developed pressure of speech—a condition characterized by an intense and rapid speech pattern—after being attacked by six classmates last week. The incident occurred when she intervened while their teacher was away.
The classmates ambushed her in a nearby bush, assaulted her, and left her unconscious. A passing student discovered her and sought help from a nearby village.
Precious Muzamba, the victim’s mother, told the <a href="https://newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local/article/200035943/learner-suffers-brain-damage-after-assault-by-classmates">Southern Eye</a> that she went to the Social Welfare Department and they referred her to Mpilo Central Hospital. She said:
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I engaged the school authorities. They had a meeting with the parents of the children who assaulted her, but they [parents] said they do not have money to help me. I went to the Social Welfare (Department) and they referred me to Mpilo Central Hospital.
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Muzamba said the guardians of the children involved were approached twice by the school head regarding hospital bills, but they claimed they could not afford to help.
She said she chose not to report the incident to the police initially, hoping for cooperation from the parents.
Her daughter was discharged from the hospital recently but has been experiencing confusion and hallucinations, raising concerns about potential brain damage. She is also struggling with basic functions, such as using the toilet.
Muzamba said she doesn’t have funds to purchase prescribed paracetamol and that her husband is deceased.
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A 13-year-old girl named Rackel Muzamba from St. Peters Primary School was attacked by six classmates after trying to stop them from misusing school chalks. She developed a condition called pressure of speech, which means she talks quickly. Her mother, Precious Muzamba, took her to the hospital but cannot afford the medical bills. Rackel is now out of the hospital but is struggling with confusion and other issues, possibly due to brain damage. The parents of the classmates who attacked her are refusing to help pay the bills. Rackel's mother is asking for help because she doesn't have enough money and her husband is deceased.

Grade 6 Pupil Suffers Brain Damage After Assault By Classmates

Police have initiated an investigation into the brutal assault of two minors by a man and a woman in the Madziwa area of Mashonaland Central Province, following the circulation of a viral video of the attack.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the assailants have been identified and will be prosecuted in due course. Police said:
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Reference is made to a disturbing video circulating on social media, depicting a man wearing blue work suit trousers brutally assaulting two minors. The assault is further exacerbated by the arrival of a woman who joins in the attack.
The suspects have been identified and investigations are currently underway to ensure that the law takes its course without fear or favour. The incident occurred in Madziwa area, Mashonaland Central Province.
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In the video, the man orders two boys to remove their shorts before mercilessly assaulting them on their buttocks with a log. Despite the boys’ pleas for mercy, he continues to strike them as they writhe in pain on the ground.
At one point, a visibly pregnant woman rushes in with a switch, intending to join the assault, but she is restrained by onlookers.
What is particularly troubling is that several witnesses at the homestead did nothing to intervene during the brutal attack. Instead, some can be heard in the background cheering and laughing.
The video does not reveal the relationship between the assailants and the victims, nor does it explain what may have prompted the assault.
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Police are investigating a video where a man and a woman brutally beat two boys in Madziwa. The attackers have been identified and will face consequences. The video shows the man hitting the boys with a log and the pregnant woman trying to join in. It's sad that others watched and did nothing to stop the attack. The reason for the assault is not clear. Police are taking this seriously to ensure justice is served.

ZRP Probes Brutal Assault Of Two Boys In Madziwa After Video Goes Viral

Mavis Mada, an 18-year-old woman from Hwedza who survived a brutal gang attack by five women on July 4, 2024, has completed a nurse aide training course.
The assault, which was filmed by the assailants, lasted four hours. The assailants inflicted severe abuse on Mada, including inserting three sticks into her private parts.
According to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/battered-hwedza-woman-completes-nursing-aide-course/">H-Metro</a>, Dr Michael Mandaza offered Mavis a free three-month training course at Pacific 24Hour Hospital in Mabvuku, where she also received rehabilitation support for her physical and mental recovery. He said:
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We are happy that Mavis has successfully completed her nurse aide training course we offered.
We will inform you on her next step after consulting her parents.
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Dr Mandaza said that the training initiative was intended to empower Mavis and help her become self-sufficient.
Mavis failed her Ordinary Level examinations two years ago and has been living with her grandmother in Hwedza.
Her mother works as a housemaid in Harare, and her father passed away.
Pacific 24Hour Hospital covered all expenses related to her training, including uniforms, food, and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Mavis’ assailants, four of whom are juveniles under the age of 18 and one aged 19, were arrested after the video of the assault went viral on social media.
They were found guilty of multiple offences, including aggravated indecent assault, cyberbullying, unlawful detention, and assault.
Vimbai Mike (19) and a 17-year-old woman, who is married with two children, were each sentenced to a total of five years in prison for indecent assault.
They received an additional year for cyberbullying related to the posting of the victim’s video on social media, one year for unlawful detention, and another year for assault. However, these sentences will run concurrently within the five-year term.
The other three juveniles involved were spared custodial sentences on the condition that they refrain from committing similar offences for the next five years.
The court heard that on July 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM, Vimbai Mike (19), Rudo Manjere (17), Lilly Rose Munyoro (16), Lillian Chido Munyoro (17) and Sandra Vhumbunu (17), lured 18-year-old Mavis Mada to Vimbai Mike’s homestead in Mupfuuri village under the pretence of giving her vegetable seedlings.
Once there, they locked her in a hut, stripped her naked, and took turns assaulting her with sticks, inserting three sticks into her private parts while recording the incident.
Mavis lost consciousness, and the suspects poured water on her before releasing her at 3:00 PM.
The subsequent arrest of the suspects led to the recovery of a Vivo cellphone that had been used to record the assault.
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An 18-year-old woman named Mavis Mada was attacked by five women in Hwedza and it was recorded in a video. The attackers hurt Mavis badly by putting sticks in her private parts. But now, Mavis has finished a nurse aide training course for free. A doctor wanted to help her become strong and independent. Her attackers were caught and some were sent to jail. Mavis is now doing well after the terrible incident.

Hwedza Woman Stripped Naked And Assaulted In Viral Video Completes Nurse Aide Course

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched investigations into two separate cases of assault that have recently gone viral on various social media platforms.
In the first incident, a disturbing video shows a woman being violently attacked by a man, who is allegedly demanding the return of money. The footage has sparked outrage online, with many condemning the brutal treatment of the woman.
In the second video, a man is seen being attacked by four other men, who accuse him of infidelity. The suspects, who are seen wearing white garments in the video, appear to be physically restraining the man and subjecting him to a violent assault. 
The ZRP is urging anyone with information related to either of these incidents to come forward and assist with the investigations.
Members of the public are encouraged to contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631, or send information via WhatsApp to 0712 800197. Alternatively, individuals can report any details at their nearest police station.
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The police in Zimbabwe are looking into two cases of people getting hurt, which were caught on video and shared online. One video shows a woman being hit by a man, and the other shows a man being hurt by four others. The police want anyone who knows about these incidents to help them find out what happened. If you have any information, you can call the police or send a message on WhatsApp. It's important to help the police stop violence and protect people from getting hurt.

ZRP Investigates Assaults After Shocking Videos Go Viral

Panashe Mpofu, a 33-year-old woman from Bulawayo, has been sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting a neighbour’s child after discovering that her son and three other children were bunking school.
As reported by <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/bulawayo-woman-jailed-2-years-for-disciplining-girl-bunking-school/">ZimLive</a>, Mpofu became enraged when informed by the neighborhood watch in Old Luveve that her son, two girls, and another boy were skipping school and hanging out at a house whose owners are said to be living in the United Kingdom. The second boy resides at the house.
On November 8, Mpofu confronted the group and used a switch to beat her son and the two girls after the other boy fled.
The family of one of the girls involved filed a police report, leading to Mpofu’s arrest.
Mpofu, who appeared in court without legal representation, pleaded guilty to assault.
At the West Commonage Magistrates Court, Magistrate Vakayi Douglas Chikwekwe sentenced Mpofu to two years in prison, with six months conditionally suspended, meaning she will serve an effective 18-month sentence. Speaking before sentencing, Chikwekwe said:
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Cases of assault are rampant in Bulawayo, not a day goes by without at least five cases being reported and some of these victims end up suffering from disability.”
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The magistrate said that in determining the sentence, he considered that the victim was a child who had sustained injuries that prevented her from attending school.
He also took into account the financial burden the victim’s family faced in covering her medical expenses.
The victim is the niece of prominent Matopo gold miner Mkhululi Ncube and controversial lawyer Mlweliwenkululeko Ncube.
Mpofu’s family has engaged a Bulawayo lawyer to file an urgent appeal against the sentence. A family spokesperson said:
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This is a parent who was disciplining children who were engaging in wayward behaviour. The parents of this girl should actually be thanking her, not persecuting her.
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A mom in Bulawayo hit a neighbor's child for skipping school. She got two years in jail. The child's family reported her to the police. The mom admitted to hitting the kids with a switch. The judge said there are many cases of assault in Bulawayo. The child had injuries and missed school because of them. The mom's family is appealing the sentence. They say she was just disciplining the kids.

Bulawayo Mother Jailed Two Years For Spanking Neighbour's Child Who Was Bunking School

A landlord from Gweru has received a four-month prison sentence, wholly suspended by a magistrate, for assaulting his tenant over unpaid rent.
Jonah Banda (40), from Ascot in Gweru, appeared before the Gweru Magistrates’ Court to face assault charges.
The court heard that on October 1, 2024, at around 12:45 PM, the complainant, a tenant in Banda’s residence, was sewing clothes in the sitting room when Banda knocked on the door and entered before she could respond.
Banda demanded payment for the overdue rent, but when the complainant explained that she had no money, he became enraged. In a violent outburst, he pulled a screwdriver from his pocket and stabbed her twice in the head.
The complainant promptly reported the incident to the police, leading to Banda’s arrest.
Ultimately, he was sentenced to four months in prison, with the sentence suspended on the condition that he does not commit a similar offence within the next five years.
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A landlord in Gweru went to court for hitting his tenant who didn't pay rent. The tenant was sewing when the landlord came in demanding rent. The tenant said she had no money and the landlord got angry. He took out a screwdriver and hurt the tenant. The tenant went to the police, and the landlord got a 4-month prison sentence, but didn't go to jail if he doesn't do it again for 5 years. This happened in October 2024.

Landlord Assaults Tenant Over Unpaid Rent In Gweru

Police have arrested a 30-year-old mother from Mutare for allegedly assaulting her 10-month-old daughter with a large stick while attempting to force her to crawl.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the woman was arrested in Temberere Village, Zimunya, Mutare, on Friday, following the circulation of a disturbing video of the incident on social media platforms. Police said:
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The ZRP confirms the arrest of a 30-year-old woman for allegedly assaulting her baby girl (10 months) with a stick at Temberere Village, Zimunya, Mutare on 11th October 2024.
The incident came to light after a disturbing video went viral on social media, showing the woman brutally attacking the child while ordering her to be quiet and forcing her to crawl.
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In response to the ZRP’s post on X (formerly Twitter), user Rickred07 suggested that the woman’s violent behaviour towards her child indicates unresolved issues with her husband. He wrote:
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Her actions reflect a displacement of hatred. She harbours unresolved issues with her husband and is redirecting that anger toward the baby.
In many cases, individuals like this may tragically resort to suicide, often taking their children with them by forcing them to consume poison.
We live in a society in need of healing and a deeper understanding of how socioeconomic hardships are impacting people’s behaviour.
This is clearly reflected in the actions of this woman, and if you study the ZRP X timeline, you’ll notice numerous similar cases.
These include baby dumping, murders in rural areas, and relatives attributing misfortunes to witchcraft.
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In a separate case, Tinotenda Kutsanza (24) from Chigura Village under Chief Saunyama in Nyanga appeared before the Nyanga Magistrates’ Court facing assault charges.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), on August 2, 2023, Kutsanza and the complainant were in her kitchen when Kutsanza poured boiling water on the complainant, causing burns to her right hand and breast.
As the complainant attempted to flee, Kutsanza caught up with her and assaulted her with clenched fists and booted feet all over her body.
An informant intervened and restrained Kutsanza from further assaulting the complainant.
For this crime, Kutsanza was sentenced to nine months in prison, with three months suspended for five years, resulting in an effective six-month sentence.
However, the NPA did not disclose the identity of the complainant or the circumstances that led to Kutsanza’s violent behaviour.
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Police arrested a 30-year-old mother for hitting her 10-month-old baby with a stick in Mutare. The incident was caught on video and shared online. People think she might have problems with her husband, making her behave violently. In another case, a woman poured boiling water on someone and beat them up, leading to her going to jail for six months. The reasons behind her violent behavior were not shared. Violence like this shows that our society needs healing and understanding of how people's lives can affect their actions.

Police Arrest Mother For Assaulting 10-Month-Old In Viral Video

A Zimbabwean couple was reportedly assaulted and their car vandalised by a mob following an accident on Sunday evening in Beta 2, Greater Noida, India.
According to the <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/noida-news/gr-noida-4-booked-as-zimbabwean-couple-assaulted-over-accident-101728326341899.html">Hindustan Times</a>, Michael and his wife Amma, known by their first names, work for a private company and live in a rented apartment in Sector Xu, Greater Noida.
After the incident, they filed a complaint at the Beta-2 police station, which led to the registration of an FIR.
Viddhyut Goyal, the station house officer (SHO) at Beta-2 police station, stated that Michael was driving in the wrong lane at the time of the accident. He said:
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On Sunday evening, when Michael and Amma were going in their car to run some errands, he accidentally hit the motorcycle of a deliveryman, identified as Aryan, 25, who was coming from the opposite side.
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Following the collision, a heated argument broke out between Michael and Aryan, a resident of Beta 2, and later other deliverymen joined him. Added Goyal:
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A mob, including the deliverymen, allegedly assaulted Michael and broke the windshield and window glasses of his car.
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As tensions escalated, a bystander alerted the police by calling the emergency helpline number 112.
A team from a nearby police station was dispatched to help de-escalate the situation, and officers successfully rescued Michael and his wife.
A police officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the couple did not sustain any injuries during the incident.
A case under sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 351 (criminal intimidation), 324 (causes the destruction of any property), and 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered against the delivery boy and three unidentified people at Beta 2 police station.
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A couple from Zimbabwe in India had their car damaged by a mob after an accident. Michael hit a deliveryman on a motorcycle. The mob attacked Michael and broke his car windows. Police came to help, and the couple was safe. The couple did not get hurt. The delivery boy and others are in trouble with the law. The couple works for a private company in India. They live in a rented apartment. They filed a complaint with the police after the incident.

Zimbabwean Couple Assaulted And Their Vehicle Damaged By Mob In India

Five villagers from Hwedza, Mashonaland East Province, have been convicted for the shocking assault of a fellow villager.
The incident occurred on July 4, 2024, when the suspects stripped the victim, brutally assaulted her with tree branches, and recorded the entire event on video.
The suspects, four of whom are juveniles under the age of 18 and one aged 19, were arrested after the video of the assault went viral on social media.
They were found guilty of multiple offences, including aggravated indecent assault, cyberbullying, unlawful detention, and assault.
As reported by <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/wedza-women-in-viral-assault-video-found-guilty-sentenced/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, Vimbai Mike (19) and a 17-year-old woman, who is married with two children, have each been sentenced to a total of five years in prison for indecent assault.
They received an additional year for cyberbullying related to the posting of the victim’s video on social media, one year for unlawful detention, and another year for assault. However, these sentences will run concurrently within the five-year term.
The other three juveniles involved were spared custodial sentences on the condition that they refrain from committing similar offences for the next five years.
The court heard that on July 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM, Vimbai Mike (19), Rudo Manjere (17), Lilly Rose Munyoro (16), Lillian Chido Munyoro (17) and Sandra Vhumbunu (17), lured 18-year-old Mavis Mada to Vimbai Mike’s homestead in Mupfuuri village under the pretence of giving her vegetable seedlings.
Once there, they locked her in a hut, stripped her naked, and took turns assaulting her with sticks, inserting three sticks into her private parts while recording the incident.
The victim lost consciousness, and the suspects poured water on her before releasing her at 3:00 PM.
The subsequent arrest of the suspects led to the recovery of a Vivo cellphone that had been used to record the assault.
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Five women from Hwedza hurt another woman very badly. They hit her, took off her clothes, and recorded everything. The five women were found guilty and sent to jail for five years. The oldest woman and a married woman got the same sentence. The younger women were not sent to jail but have to be good for five years. They hurt the victim really badly, and the police found the video on a phone. The women did a very bad thing, and now they are being punished for it.

Hwedza Women In Viral Assault Video Found Guilty, Sentenced To Five Years In Jail

Three police officers stationed at CID Chiredzi are facing assault charges in the Chiredzi Magistrates’ Court.
The State alleges that on January 14, 2023, at around 8:30 PM, Valentine Dhliwayo (40), James Chiduwo (43), and Isaac Musungati (34) visited the complainant’s residence in Tshovani, Chiredzi, to investigate a case of unlawful entry and theft.
After failing to recover stolen items, including a laptop and US$10,000, the officers allegedly took the complainant to CID Chiredzi and assaulted him, resulting in a leg fracture.
The accused have been remanded until August 30, 2024, for the continuation of their trial.
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Three police officers in Chiredzi face assault charges for hurting someone during an investigation. They visited the person's house to solve a theft case but couldn't find the stolen things. As a result, they allegedly beat the person, causing a leg fracture. The officers are now waiting for their trial to continue on August 30, 2024.

3 CID Chiredzi Officers Face Assault Charges

ZANU PF Masvingo provincial youth chairperson Delight Mandebvu has been handed a two-year prison sentence, wholly suspended, by Magistrate Franklin Mukwanazi for assaulting an opposition member and two other people.
According to reports by <a href="https://tellzim.com/mandebvu-convicted-gets-2-year-jail-term/">TellZim News</a> and <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/violent-zanu-pf-provincial-youth-chairman-gets-2-year-jail-sentence/">The Mirror</a>, Mukwanazi suspended the jail term after considering that the accused suffered a broken leg, which medical reports indicated was permanently damaged, during the altercation.
The suspended sentence was also conditional on Mandebvu not committing a similar offence in the next five years.
The State’s case, as presented by prosecutor Godknows Mugondo, was that on March 2, 2024, Mandebvu assaulted former Masvingo City Mayor Collen Maboke, his wife Tariro, and a relative, Simbarashe Matyei, after their car side-swiped the vehicle in which Mandebvu was travelling in along the Masvingo-Nyika road. The incident occurred at night.
Mandebvu then pursued Maboke’s vehicle, which was being driven by his wife, and blocked it after around 10 kilometres.
Mandebvu disembarked from his vehicle, accompanied by several men, and they assaulted Maboke, his wife, and Matyei, who was allegedly struck in the face with a bottle.
Mandebvu’s left foot was run over by a vehicle as he was assaulting the trio. Medical reports showed that the foot sustained permanent damage.
The case dragged on for an extended period, as Mandebvu had been presenting one excuse after another.
At one point, Mandebvu even filed attempted murder charges against Maboke, alleging that he was hit by Maboke’s vehicle, rather than any other vehicle as had been reported.
On another occasion, Mandebvu told the court that he wanted to seek a lawyer outside of Masvingo, claiming that the local lawyers were friends with Maboke and, therefore, compromised.
Ultimately, Mandebvu was convicted after the court concluded that his defence had significant flaws and that it did not make sense for Maboke to run him over after a minor misunderstanding following the side-swipe incident.
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ZANU PF Masvingo youth leader Delight Mandebvu hit some people and got a 2-year jail term but it's suspended because he got injured too. He can't do bad things again for 5 years. He hurt three people after a car accident at night. His foot got hurt too. Mandebvu made excuses but was found guilty because his reasons didn't make sense. Now he can't do bad things for a while.

Violent ZANU PF Provincial Youth Chairman Gets 2-Year-jail Term

An 18-year-old woman from Hwedza, Mavis Made, has begun a three-month nurse aide training programme at Pacific Hospital in Mabvuku.
Made was the victim of a horrific four-hour attack by a group of fellow teenage women last month in Mupfuuri Village in Hwedza.
Her assailants recorded the brutal assault, during which they inserted three sticks into her private parts.
Despite the trauma of this savage attack, Made, who is an ardent follower of the ZCC church, told <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/teenage-woman-who-was-battered-by-five-colleagues-starts-training-as-a-nurse-aide/">H-Metro</a> that she was now feeling better. She said:
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Allow me to thank Dr Mandaza of Pacific Hospital for giving me free treatment. I am now feeling better.
The hospital went on to give me the opportunity to undergo training as a nurse aide and it is my wish to succeed as a way of thanking them for their offer.
I want to thank the staff members for giving me some comfort and a warm welcome.
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Pacific Hospital Sister in Charge, Nyasha Smileage Chidzingwa, said Made will undergo the training for free. She said:
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The Hospital saw it fit to plough back into the community by developing people in our society.
Mavis will be staying at the premises and receive training for free.
By training her, the Hospital wants to equip and develop her, apart from treating her.
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During her orientation, Made was given a tour of the hospital facilities by the Human Resources Manager, Anne Sakala.
She also had the opportunity to meet with patients in the maternity wards before beginning her nurse aide training programme.
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An 18-year-old woman named Mavis Made started nurse aide training at a hospital after surviving a brutal attack involving sticks inserted in her private parts by fellow women. The hospital is giving her free treatment and training. Mavis, who follows the ZCC church, thanked the hospital and hopes to succeed in the training. The hospital wants to help develop people in the community. Mavis will stay at the hospital for training and got to meet patients in the maternity ward. She is grateful for the opportunity and support she has received.

Hwedza Brutal Attack Survivor Starts Nurse Aide Training

A woman from Zvimba District, Mashonaland West Province, sustained injuries after she was reportedly assaulted by her husband with a hammer in the head for refusing to kill their child for ritual purposes.
As reported by <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/man-attacks-wife-for-refusing-to-kill-child-in-ritual/">The Herald</a>, on Wednesday, Musa Hove (41) appeared before Mbare magistrate Winnet Joni charged with the assault of Evangelistah Chadzingawafa (42).
It is alleged that on Saturday, at around 2 AM, the couple was sleeping in their bedroom when Hove woke up and started accusing his wife of not respecting him.
The State alleged that since 2020, Hove had been insisting that they kill their third-born child for rituals to create wealth and enhance their business, but his wife refused.
On the fateful night, Hove instructed his wife to go and sleep in the spare bedroom with the children, and she complied.
It is alleged that soon after Chadzingawafa left the room, Hove followed with a hammer and hit her twice on the head.
She managed to disarm her husband who still went on to bite her right hand.
Chadzingawafa later went to the police to report the matter which led to the arrest of Hove.
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A man hurt his wife with a hammer because she wouldn't kill their child for a ritual. The man wanted to use the ritual to get money and make their business successful. The wife refused. They argued, and he hit her on the head with a hammer. She managed to stop him. She went to the police and he got arrested. It is important to always say no to things that hurt others, even if someone you love wants you to do them.

Man Attacks Wife For Allegedly Refusing To Kill Child In Ritual

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of five teenagers who were allegedly involved in stripping naked and assaulting another teenager, following the viral spread of a video of the attack.
In a statement issued on Thursday, July 11, 2024, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi revealed that the incident occurred on July 4, 2024, in Wedza, Mashonaland East Province.
According to the police statement, three of the alleged assailants are 17 years old, one is 16 years old, and the fifth individual is 19 years old. The victim in this case is an 18-year-old. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
ZRP UPDATE ON A VIRAL VIDEO CIRCULATING ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Reference is made to our post on the Zimbabwe Republic Police X handle on 10 July 2024 on a viral video circulating on social media platforms in which a female victim is being assaulted by a group of female suspects.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Vimbai Mike (19), Rudo Manjere (17), Lilly Rose Munyoro (16), Lillian Chido Munyoro (17) and Sandra Vhumbunu (17) on 10 July 2024 in connection with the case of aggravated indecent assault which occurred at Mupfuuri Village, Wedza on 04. July 2024.
Investigations by the police revealed that on 04 July 2024 at 1100 hours, Rudo Manjere, Lilly Rose Munyoro and Lillian Chido Munyoro lured the victim, Mavis Mada (18), to Vimbai Mike’s homestead at Mupfuuri Village, Wedza on the pretext that they wanted to give her vegetable seedlings. The suspects locked the victim in one of the huts and stripped her naked.
The five suspects took turns to assault the victim with switches and went on to insert three sticks into the victim’s private parts whilst recording a video.
The victim fell unconscious and the suspects poured water on her before freeing her naked at 1500 hours.
The arrest of the suspects led to the recovery of a Vivo cellphone which was used to record the assault incident.
Vimbai Mike is detained in Police custody while the other four suspects, who are juveniles, have been released in custody of their parents and they will be taken to court for the due processes of the law to take its course.
The complainant is alive and is currently receiving medical attention at Mount St Mary’s Hospital.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores the public to settle disputes amicably without resorting to violence. The law will take its course in this case without fear or favour.
Nyathi. P Commissioner
</blockquote>
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Five teenagers in Zimbabwe were arrested for stripping and assaulting another teenager in Wedza. The incident happened on July 4, 2024. Three of the attackers were 17, one was 16, and the fifth was 19. They lured the victim to a house, stripped her, and recorded the assault. The victim was injured but is alive and receiving medical care. One suspect is in custody, and the others are with their parents. The police urge people to resolve conflicts peacefully without violence. The law will deal with the attackers.

Police Arrest Five Teens For Stripping And Assaulting Girl In Wedza

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is appealing to the public for any information that could assist in identifying a group of individuals seen in a viral video, who brutally attacked a helpless young woman.
In the disturbing footage, the assailants, some of whom were wearing what appeared to be school uniforms, apparently stripped their victim naked and then violently struck her legs and buttocks with rods.
The reasons behind this savage assault on the young woman, who can be heard pleading for mercy as she lies helpless on the ground, remain unclear at this time. The ZRP said in a statement:
<blockquote>
The ZRP takes note of a viral video circulating on social media platforms in which a female victim is being assaulted by a group of female suspects. Some of the suspects are clad in school uniforms.
The victim is implored to come forth and make a report at any nearest Police Station. Meanwhile, the ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of the suspects for the law to take its course.
Anyone with information to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
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The police in Zimbabwe are looking for some people who hurt a girl in a video. The attackers took off the girl's clothes and hit her with sticks. It is not clear why they did this to her. The police want the girl to tell them what happened. They are asking for help from the public to find the attackers. If anyone knows anything, they can call the police. The attackers need to be caught and punished. The girl was hurt and needs justice.

Police Hunt For Attackers Who Stripped And Assaulted Girl In Viral Video

A member of the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) from Guvamatanga Village, Ward 35 in Gutu Central Constituency, has appeared in court facing allegations of assaulting a village head who had refused to provide him with food aid from the Social Welfare Department.
According to <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/ccc-activist-in-court-for-assaulting-village-head-over-food/">The Mirror</a>, the accused, Wilson Guvamatanga, was arrested on Wednesday and later released by a local magistrate after several days in custody.
Guvamatanga is accused of assaulting his uncle, Takakurumbira Guvamatanga, who is the village head. However, the CCC activist denies the assault allegations.
It is also alleged that the Ward 35 councillor, Benson Kurauone Dandira, has been going around forcing village heads to deny food aid to opposition members.
Former acting Chief Gutu, Amon Masanganise, is said to have intervened and ensured that everyone present received their share of the social welfare food aid, after reportedly declaring that “enough is enough.”
According to a source quoted by The Mirror, the elderly village head fell after attempting to assault Guvamatanga, sustaining injuries to his mouth.
It is alleged that Guvamatanga questioned the village head about the denial of food aid, which angered the latter and led to the confrontation.
The food distribution exercise was taking place at Chimunzwa Shops near Chamisa Primary School.
Guvamatanga is being represented by a lawyer from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), Martin Mureri.
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A man from CCC was arrested for hitting a village head who wouldn't give him food. The man says he didn't do it. The village head got hurt during a fight about the food. A chief stepped in and made sure everyone got food. The man is getting help from a lawyer. Some people think the government is stopping food from going to opposition members. It's important to share food with everyone who needs it.

CCC Activist Arrested For “Assaulting” Village Head Over Food Aid Denial

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Officer In Charge of ZRP Kamativi, Stanley Siampongo (48), who was arrested for allegedly assaulting a female subordinate in February this year, was convicted and sentenced on Thursday, 06 June 2024.
Siampongo was arraigned before the Hwange Magistrates’ Court facing allegations of assault. 
He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment wherein 6 months was suspended on condition that he pay a fine of US$500.
A further 6 months imprisonment was wholly suspended on condition that he does not commit a similar offence in 5 years.
The State proved that Siampongo assaulted his 44-year-old female subordinate on 22 February 2024 after she had reported for duty 2 hours late.
The complainant together with another colleague was summoned to Siampongo’s office. She was asked why she failed to report for duty on time and her explanation did not go down well with the accused person.
He allegedly hit her with fists all over the body and she fell to the ground. She ran to the administration block and he followed her and continued to assault her.
A Police report was made leading to Siampongo’s arrest.
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Kamativi ZRP Officer In Charge Fined US$500 For Beating Up Female Subordinate (44)

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Officer In Charge of ZRP Kamativi, Stanley Siampongo (48), was arrested for allegedly assaulting a female subordinate in February this year.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Siampongo was arraigned before the Hwange Magistrates’ Court facing allegations of assault. The NPA said:
<blockquote>
He allegedly assaulted his 44-year-old female subordinate. On the 21st of February 2024, the complainant was directed to commence charge office duties on the 22nd of February 2024 at 0600 hours. Instead, the complainant reported for duty on the 22nd of February 2024 at 0800 hours.
The complainant together with another colleague was summoned to the accused person’s office. She was asked why she failed to report for duty on time and her explanation did not go well with the accused person. 
He allegedly hit her with fists all over the body and she fell to the ground. She ran to the administration block and he followed her and continued to assault her.
A Police report was made leading to the arrest of the accused person.
</blockquote>
Siampongo was scheduled to appear in court on 31 May 2024 for judgment. The NPA, however, is yet to give an update on the case.
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ZRP Officer In Charge Arrested For Assaulting Female Subordinate

A mushikashika crew, a driver and his conductor have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting two traffic police officers in Waterfalls, Harare.
The suspects, Kudakwashe Chigeregomo (23) and Emmanuel Denhere (18), both residents of Kuwadzana, kidnapped and assaulted Constables Godknows Maretawona (36) and Isaac Manjokoto (33), who are stationed at the Mbare Traffic Police Station.
The two police officers were at an intersection in Waterfalls, where they were deployed to maintain order at the busy intersection.
The cops arrested the pirate taxi driver and his conductor who were illegally carrying passengers in a grey Nissan AD van (AGE 6658) without an operator’s licence.
The two police officers boarded the car and ordered Kudakwashe to drive to Mbare Traffic Police Post at Masteps in Hopley.
Rather than complying with the police officers’ instructions, Kudakwashe drove the vehicle toward the east along Forbes Road, ultimately colliding with a precast wall of a house, which brought the vehicle to a halt.
Both Kudakwashe and Emmanuel attacked the two police officers, repeatedly striking them on the head and face with unidentified objects.
The assault was captured on video and shared widely on social media by an unidentified individual.
The cops eventually called for backup from their office and managed to subdue the suspects.
They sustained head injuries from the assault and were rushed to Sally Mugabe Hospital for treatment.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of the two men, adding that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
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Mushikashika Crew Arrested For Kidnapping And Assaulting Cops In Harare

A 44-year-old female teacher at Mabunga Primary School in Mangwe is urgently requesting a transfer from the school. She faced threats of unspecified consequences from a man whose brother she testified against during a rape trial.
As reported by <a href="https://newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local/article/200025278/teacher-attacked-for-testifying-in-a-rape-case">Southern Eye</a>, Buhle Ncube, the man who threatened the teacher, appeared in court before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Thursday facing assault charges.
He pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody awaiting sentencing.
Prosecuting, Seelstine Madziwa told the court that Sabelo Zhou( 44), a female teacher at Mabunga Primary School in Mangwe, was a witness in the rape case.
The court heard that on March 21 at around 6 pm, Zhou was at the schoolyard when Buhle arrived and confronted her for testifying against his brother, Andile.
Zhou, fearing Buhle, called her workmate Leo Moyo. Later, Buhle issued threats against the teacher. Said Buhle:
<blockquote>
You are happy with what happened when you went to court and testified in the case of Andile and Zinhle, now he is convicted. This is not over you shall see what will happen to you.
</blockquote>
Zhou, who was now living in fear, reported the case to the police. She also applied for a transfer from the school.
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Teacher Faces Threats For Testifying In Rape Trial

Individuals associated with Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ), a ZANU PF affiliate led by Kudzai Chidewe, have been reported to the police for an alleged assault on Tawedzerwa Runyowa, the sole CCC councillor for Chivi District.
As reported by <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/faz-members-beat-councilor-at-school-meeting/">The Mirror</a>, the incident occurred in the presence of parents and school children. FAZ is an organization known for its involvement in violence and interference during the 2023 elections.
The FAZ allegedly attempted to prevent Runyowa from attending a school meeting at Madyangove Primary School.
The case has been officially reported at Chivi Police Station under RRB number 5770498.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa stated that he is not currently aware of the case.
Speaking to The Mirror, Runyowa said he met Kudzai Chidewu and two accomplices at the school last week. He said:
<blockquote>
I was attending a meeting at Madyangove Primary and Kudzai Chidewu and his colleagues approached me. Kudzai is well known at the Growth Point.
He asked me why I was attending a school meeting. They dragged me into a bush and accused me of giving headaches to people and the ruling party. They assaulted me with open hands and were later refrained by the people.
They assaulted me in front of parents and my children who attend school at Madyangove.
They barred me from attending the meeting notwithstanding that I am a councillor and I have children at the school.
</blockquote>
Runyowa is the sole elected opposition candidate in Chivi. He went head-to-head with Stoneshed Chikambure, the ZANU PF candidate and a prominent businessman.
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FAZ Members Assault CCC Councillor At School Meeting

Former Masvingo mayor Collen Maboke (CCC) was involved in an accident with a ZANU PF vehicle on Saturday night.
ZANU PF youth chairman Darlington Mandebvu who allegedly became violent after the accident, was seriously injured after an oncoming vehicle came and hit him while he stood in the middle of the road.
<a href="https://masvingomirror.com/category/latest/">The Mirror</a> reported sources as saying Mandebvu was ferried to the hospital where he was admitted.
Another vehicle reportedly overturned on the same spot as it allegedly tried to avoid the ZANU PF vehicle which was parked in the middle of the road.
The accident happened along the Bikita-Masvingo Highway near Mutendi Church.
Maboke told The Mirror that he was on his way from his rural home near Nyika in Bikita.
He said the car was being driven by his wife Tariro Maboke and they had one other passenger, Simbarashe Matyeia relative. Said Maboke:
<blockquote>
At around 8 PM, our vehicle sideswiped a ZANU PF vehicle coming from the direction of Masvingo which had encroached into our lane.
The vehicle made a U-turn and blocked our vehicle. The occupants who looked drunk disembarked and assaulted my wife, myself and Simbarashe.
</blockquote>
Maboke said that during the furore, there was a speeding oncoming vehicle that tried to avoid them and overturned. 
Immediately behind it was another vehicle which could not avoid them and hit the ZANU PF youth chairman. It is suspected that he could have suffered broken legs.
Maboke’s vehicle only suffered a broken rearview mirror although he and his relatives sustained injuries to their faces after they were allegedly assaulted with empty bottles.
The matter was reported to the Police in Masvingo.
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Former Masvingo Mayor's Vehicle Sideswipes ZANU PF Truck

Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a case of assault that took place in Concession on 18 February.
Police launched investigations after a video clip of the brutal assault circulated widely on social media platforms.
In a statement issued on Saturday, 02 March, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the victim as Beven Zenderani (25).
Zenderai was assaulted by Hardlife Mananga (21), Luckson Ruzive (30), a 15-year-old boy, the main suspect identified as James Gumbi, and three other suspects who are at large.
The assailants accused Zenderai and his colleague of stealing sugarcane from Gumbi’s plot.
According to TellZim News, Gumbi is a former MDC Masvingo Provincial Chairperson who hails from Zaka and has a farm in Concessions. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
Reference is made to the Concession Assault incident which went viral on social media platforms recently.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that the complainant, Beven Zenderani (25) has been located and taken to a local hospital for medical examination. The incident occurred on 18th February 2024.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has since arrested three suspects:-
<ul>
<li>Hardlife Mananga (21)</li>
<li>Luckson Ruzive (30)</li>
<li>A 15-year-old juvenile who has been released into the custody of his parents.</li>
</ul>
The Police has activated a team to arrest the main suspect, James Gumbi in Harare, while three other suspects are also being sought by the Police.
The complainant was picked up by some of the suspects while walking in the company of a friend near James Gumbi’s plot.
The suspects allege that the complainant and his friend had stolen the sugarcane they were eating from Gumbi’s plot.
The suspects called James Gumbi to the scene. They then took turns to assault the complainant.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police will provide more details on the investigation once James Gumbi has been arrested.
Meanwhile, the Police commends the public for the valuable support and cooperation in the fight against criminal acts in the country.
</blockquote>
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Police Arrest 3 Suspects For Brutally Assaulting Sugarcane "Thief"

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has been found guilty of verbally assaulting a Russian national and investor Tatiana Aleshina in 2020.
Biti, who is a lawyer by profession and an opposition politician, was convicted after a full trial.
According to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/former-finance-minister-biti-convicted-for-assaulting-foreign-investor/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, Biti denied the allegations arguing that the charge against him did not form a criminal offence.
Biti’s prosecution followed an incident at the Harare Magistrates Court, where there was an exchange of words between him and Aleshina.
Aleshina said she was about to leave the court gallery after the court session where she was one of the witnesses in criminal cases when she was assaulted by Biti. In her complaint, Aleshina said:
<blockquote>
While attending to these matters at Harare Magistrates’ Court, I and my colleague at Pokugara Properties (Private) Limited have been victims of Mr Biti’s unsolicited verbal abuse and assaults which amount to gross professional misconduct.
It was clear to all people who were in the court gallery that Mr Biti took delight not only in verbally abusing me but in trying to intimidate me and felt that, as a woman and foreigner of Russian origins, I was a nonentity to him and that he would use every extrajudicial means to crush me or harm or destroy me for daring to be a witness in the criminal matter against his client.
I strongly feel Mr Biti also violated my rights as a woman by trying to show his man power over me by swearing and shouting at me in a way which clearly made me less human thereby humiliating me. His conduct in pointing against my face was a clear act of verbal assault.
</blockquote>
In convicting Biti, Harare magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti said that people cannot be allowed to call each other “idiots” and go scot-free. She said:
<blockquote>
What remains critical is that she went to receive medication. She was prescribed some medication although she refused to be admitted.
It is not in dispute that the accused and complainant had a verbal altercation on the day in question and the accused called the complainant a stupid idiot.
All the witnesses except the doctor have confirmed that the incident occurred.
The evidence that clearly stands out is that the accused pointed a finger at the complainant.
The State has managed to prove that the accused uttered the words which the accused confirmed himself.
All the witnesses are credible witnesses and the court has no reason to doubt their testimonies.
The evidence of all the state witnesses cannot be said to be worthless as alleged by the accused.
For those reasons, I find the accused person guilty.
</blockquote>
Biti is set to be sentenced at 10 AM on Tuesday and could be sentenced to a fine or up to 10 years or both.
His lawyer, Alec Muchadehama, said that they will appeal his conviction.
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Biti Found Guilty Of Assault, He Called A Russian Citizen "Stupid Idiot"

Four women from Hatcliffe Extension, Harare, who brutally assaulted another woman and stripped her naked will learn their fate tomorrow, Friday, 16 February after they pleaded guilty to assault charges.
In total, five women were arrested for the assault, but one of the accused, Mitchel Kariwo (18), denied the charge.
Kariwo’s trial will start on the 20th of February 2024, while Zelpa Kanduza(19), Natasha Kanduza(17), Fortunate Tembo(25) and Olleyn Vinyungwi (18), will be sentenced tomorrow.
The five women appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court on the 13th of February 2024 facing assault charges.
Allegations are that on 01 February 2024, the accused persons physically assaulted Alice Chaichai accusing her of having an affair with Mitchel Kariwo’s husband.
The accused persons dragged Chaichai out of her house and assaulted her using clenched fists, and open hands and kicked her until she became unconscious.
They also tore her clothes leaving her half-naked. A well-wisher then covered Chaichai with a piece of cloth.
Chaichai reported the matter to the police leading to the arrest of the Kanduza sibings, Tembo and Vinyungwi who all pleaded guilty to the charge.
The assault was recorded by bystanders and a video of the incident went viral on various social media platforms.
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Hatcliffe Women Arrested For Assaulting "Husband Snatcher" To Be Sentenced

Eleven (11) Roman Catholic Church priests were allegedly assaulted by a security guard at Mbembi Farm in Mazowe after they trespassed into a mining area he was guarding, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200021410/catholic-priests-bashed-at-mine">NewsDay</a>.
The matter came to light at Concession Magistrates Courts recently where the security guard, Tsaurayi Kaunye, pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of assault.
The 48-year-old was remanded out of custody to 01 January 2024.
Prosecutor Munyaradzi Nengomasha told the court that on 11 September 2023, the complainants got lost and trespassed into the mine.
It is further alleged that Kaunye saw the clergymen and they did not give him a satisfactory explanation.
He then forced them out of their car and made them lie down before forcing them to roll several times.
Kaunye allegedly assaulted the priests with a log and they all sustained bruises.
Assault is a serious criminal offence that can lead to imprisonment for up to 10 years.
It occurs when a person intentionally or recklessly causes bodily harm to another person and involves physical attacks, threats, or acts that result in serious bodily injury.
According <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/opinion-amp-analysis/article/87616/assault-punishment-and-discipline">to a legal commentator</a>, assault is defined under Section 89 of the Criminal Codification Reform Act Chapter 9:23 as when a person physically attacks another person intending to cause that person bodily harm or does so even after realising that there is a real risk or possibility of bodily harm.
Threats to assault someone using words and gestures that are intended to inspire fear in the mind of the threatened person so that they believe physical force will be used against them are illegal.
Threats on their own are serious enough to result in a conviction and can carry similar penalties to actual assaults.
It is not an acceptable defence to plead that the threat was empty because it was impossible to carry out or that the accused could not carry out the assault. A mere threat to assault someone is a punishable crime.
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11 "Trespassing" Roman Catholic Church Priests Beaten Up

A sitting ZANU PF councillor in Bindura was reportedly assaulted by a Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) student during a campaign rally on 17 March this year.
According to the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), Bindura North Ward 12 Councillor, Wendile Machisi was assaulted by one Webester, who accused him of bedding his wife.
During the assault, Machisi did not retaliate but remained calm for fear he will be disqualified ahead of the ZANU PF primary elections. <a href="https://twitter.com/zppINFO/status/1639542607679303680">ZPP said:</a>
<blockquote>
On 17 March, in Bindura North Ward 12, ZANU PF sitting councillor Wendile Machisi was assaulted by a Bindura University student identified as Webester during a campaign rally at the Progress Shopping Centre bus terminus.
The incident happened around 5 PM when Machisi was addressing residents ahead of the ruling party primary elections.
Machisi was slapped in the face by Webester who accused him of having an affair with his wife.
Machisi did not fight back but only warned his bodyguards to remain calm in fear of being disqualified.
</blockquote>
This comes after ZANU PF Harare Provincial Commissar <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/zanu-pf-official-barred-from-primaries-for-assaulting-zec-officials/">Kudakwashe Damson was barred from participating in the upcoming primary elections</a> for allegedly assaulting Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) officials who were on duty conducting voter education in Epworth recently.
ZANU PF is holding primary elections today, Saturday 25 March to select candidates for the party in the upcoming general elections.
ZANU PF Secretary for the Commissariat Mike Bimha on Friday said primary elections will be held in all provinces today except Masvingo and Midlands where they will conducted on Sunday, 26 March.
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