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Two men suspected of luring women with fake job offers in a WhatsApp group and subsequently raping them were caught in a trap set by residents. Macdonald Manzungu and Tedious Nyashanu, both 20, were apprehended on Saturday evening, reported <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/they-used-whatsapp-to-lure-their-victims-and-then-walked-into-a-trapl-two-suspected-rapists-nabbed/">H-Metro</a>.
The suspects were handed over to the police and are currently in custody at Chikwanha Police Station in Chitungwiza, awaiting court proceedings as investigations continue. 
The trap was orchestrated by a youth leader from Charigwati Village in Seke, who mobilised other local youths, including Kudakwashe Machipisa, Itai Mahachi, and Michael Shonhiwa.
They managed to contact the father of a woman from Waterfalls who had been raped in a previous incident and informed him of their plan to capture the perpetrators.
Using a friend of the victim as bait, they had her post a message in the same WhatsApp group, stating she was seeking a job as a housemaid. The suspects responded, promising her an employer willing to pay $60 more than her current salary of $100.
On Saturday evening, arrangements were made for the woman to meet the supposed “employment agents” near Chikwanha Shopping Centre in Seke.
Unbeknownst to Manzungu and Nyashanu, three groups had been set up to pursue them. As they walked with their latest victim toward Nyatsime College, the groups pounced on them near the Manhombo area, successfully apprehending the suspects.
This comes after the Police recently issued a statement, warning jobseekers against responding to job postings and dating requests on social media.
A 20-year-old woman was sexually abused after being lured to a secluded place at Charigwati Village Seke on December 06 this year.
The woman had responded to a fake job posting for a bar sales position.
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Two men in Chitungwiza were caught raping women they lured with fake job offers on WhatsApp. Residents set a trap and caught the two suspects, Macdonald Manzungu and Tedious Nyashanu. They were handed over to the police and are waiting for court. The trap was set up by local youths, and they caught the suspects when they tried to meet a woman for a fake job. The police warned people not to trust job postings on social media. Another woman was also sexually abused by the suspects earlier.

Two WhatsApp Rapists Arrested In Chitungwiza

A church leader from Waterfalls, Harare, is accused of raping his neighbour and fellow church member while his wife witnessed the attack.
The incident allegedly occurred in August when Jimmy Chateerera, 45, a Bishop at the Zvidozvavashe Apostolic Unity Church, pretended to be possessed by a spirit.
He reportedly spoke in different voices, claiming that sexual intercourse would heal his client’s stomach pains. The victim had been invited to Chateerera’s home by his wife.
It is alleged that Chateerera raped the woman in front of his wife. After the assault, he threatened her, saying she would be barren or suffer from cancer if she revealed what had happened.
Despite the trauma, the victim initially did not disclose the rape and later married another man. After becoming pregnant, she experienced stomach pains and sought help from Chateerera again.
He allegedly gave her a drink containing unknown substances, resulting in a miscarriage.
Suspecting the bishop was responsible for her ordeal, she eventually disclosed the rape to her husband and filed a police report against him.
Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, the spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Harare Province, confirmed the case to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/bishop-rapes-churchmate-as-wife-watches/">H-Metro</a>, saying Chateerera had already been arrested in connection with a separate case involving indecent assault. Said Chakanza:
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Police are investigating a rape case involving a church leader. The accused person, who is already in police custody for another case of indecent assault, was further charged with rape.
He raped the complainant once with protection. All this happened in the presence of the accused person’s wife, who remained quiet.
After the abuse, the accused threatened the complainant not to tell anyone or else she would become barren and suffer from a cancerous disease.
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A church leader named Jimmy Chateerera is accused of raping a woman while his wife watched. He pretended to be possessed by a spirit and claimed sex would cure her. He threatened the woman not to tell anyone. The woman didn't tell at first, but later revealed the assault to her husband. Chateerera gave her a drink that led to a miscarriage. He was arrested and is facing charges for rape and indecent assault. The police are investigating the case.

Bishop Rapes Neighbour While Wife Looks On

A Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) employee, Amon Manjengwa, allegedly lured a woman seeking employment into his office at the company’s depot in Belvedere, Harare, where he raped her. Following the incident, the two lived together as a couple for a year.
The situation took a turn last month when Manjengwa, 44, ended the relationship and married another woman. This prompted the 22-year-old victim to report the rape to the police.
The victim alleged that she had gone to the ZUPCO Belvedere Depot in December 2023 to apply for a job as a bus conductor.
Manjengwa allegedly raped her and assured her that he would marry her and assist her in securing the job.
After living together for a year, the victim was left devastated when Manjengwa married someone else. This led her to report the alleged rape to the police. Manjengwa was arrested on Tuesday.
Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Harare Province, confirmed the case to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/zupco-employee-raped-job-seeker-took-her-in-as-his-wife-then-dumped-her/">H-Metro</a>. He said:
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Circumstances are that sometime in December 2023, the complainant went to drop off her Curriculum Vitae at ZUPCO, wishing to apply for a job as a conductor.
The accused person approached the complainant and told her that he could help her get employed.
The accused person asked the complainant to follow him into his office and she agreed.
Whilst in the office, the accused person locked the door and instructed the complainant to give him her National Identification Card.
The accused person told the complainant that he wanted to have sexual intercourse with her first but she refused.
The accused person then pushed the complainant to the floor and raped her once without protection.
After the act, the accused person begged the complainant not to report the matter and promised to marry her.
They stayed together as husband and wife until November this year when the accused person dumped the complainant and married another wife.
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A ZUPCO employee in Zimbabwe tricked a woman into his office and raped her when she wanted a job. They lived together as a couple for a year, but he married someone else and left her. The victim told the police about the rape, and the man was arrested. The police confirmed the case where the man forced the woman into his office, raped her, and promised to marry her. The woman was devastated when he married someone else and reported the rape to the police.

ZUPCO Employee Allegedly Rapes Job Seeker, Marries Her, Then Leaves

A 26-year-old man from Harare, Ignatius Chindudzi, has appeared in court facing serious allegations of raping a vendor who had visited his office to collect a debt.
The case was brought before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa. According to the State outline, the incident occurred in October when the complainant arrived at Chindudzi’s office in the Central Business District to collect her money.
Upon her arrival, she found Chindudzi alone. When she asked for payment, he asked why she had declined his love proposal.
In a troubling turn of events, Chindudzi allegedly stood up, locked the door, and spread a blanket on the floor. 
He instructed the woman to lie on the blanket, but she refused.
In a shocking act of violence, Chindudzi then pushed her to the ground and raped her. After the assault, he told his victim that he would return but left the office instead.
The complainant waited nearly an hour for him to return, but when he did not appear, she left the building and returned home.
A few days later, she discovered she had contracted a sexually transmitted infection. Distressed by her situation, she confided in her cousin, who confronted Chindudzi about the incident.
The complainant’s cousin then filed a police report, leading to Chindudzi’s arrest.
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A man named Ignatius Chindudzi is accused of raping a woman who went to collect money from him. The incident happened in October in Harare. Chindudzi allegedly locked the door, pushed the woman to the ground, and raped her. The woman later found out she got a sexually transmitted infection. She told her cousin about the attack, and the cousin reported it to the police. Chindudzi was then arrested. It is important to tell someone if something bad like this happens to you.

Vendor Raped While Collecting Debt

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged the public to refrain from responding to job postings and dating requests on social media.
This warning comes in the wake of a tragic incident in Seke District, Mashonaland East Province, where a 20-year-old woman was sexually assaulted after answering a fraudulent job advertisement.
Police said the woman was lured to a secluded location in Charingwati Village on Friday after she responded to a fake posting for a bar sales position.
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The ZRP warns the public against responding to job postings and dating requests on social media. This follows an incident in which a 20 year old woman was sexually abused after being lured to a secluded place at Charingwati Village Seke on 06/12/24. The woman had responded to a fake job posting for a bar sales position.
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The police in Zimbabwe are telling people not to believe job ads and dating requests on social media. A woman in Seke was raped after she answered a fake job ad for a bar sales position. She was tricked into going to a secluded place. The police want everyone to be careful and not trust everything they see online. It's important to stay safe and not meet strangers from the internet.

Seke Woman Raped After Responding To Fake Job Ad

A 50-year-old man from New Magwegwe in Bulawayo, Innocent Kakarahwa, has been arrested for the unlawful detention and sexual assault of an underage girl.
In a statement, Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, the acting spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo Province, said the two victims, aged 15 and 14, both reside in Magwegwe North, Bulawayo. She said:
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Sometime in November 2024 the two complainants who were from Magwegwe North going to Lobengula West met Kakarahwa who was driving along Intemba road.
He offered them transport and they agreed. On their way to Lobengula West, Kakarahwa showed interest in the complainants.
He promised to secure jobs for them since the complainants lied to the accused persons that they were looking for jobs.
On the 2nd of December 2024 around 1130 hours, Kakarahwa phoned the complainants and requested to see them.
He promised to pick the two complainants around 1400 hours at Konron Shopping Centre Lobengula West, however, he delayed until 2000 hours.
He took the two complainants to Donnington West, Bulawayo where he gave them a room to sleep and food and he then left.
On the 3rd day of December 2024 around 8pm, he proceeded back to where he left them and took one of the complainant out of the room and proceeded to his vehicle which was parked outside the building and adjusted the seat backwards and requested to have sexual intercourse with her. Kakarahwa had sexual intercourse with the complainant once with protection.
After the act the complainant returned to the room where the other complainant was and the accused person left.
On the 5th of December 2024 around 8am the accused went back where he had left the complainants, who then decided to call their parents and ask for forgiveness. Kakarahwa directed the complainants that they should not expose him.
He drove the complainant to town and gave them US$2 for transport to their respective residential areas.
The complainants related the incidents to their parents and a police report was then made leading to the arrest of the accused person.
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Assistant Inspector Msebele urged parents and guardians to teach their children not to trust strangers to avoid such incidents. She also warned potential offenders that they will face the full force of the law.
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A 50-year-old man named Innocent Kakarahwa was arrested for abducting and raping two teenage girls in Bulawayo. He offered them fake job opportunities, then took one of the girls to a room and had sex with her. He gave them money and warned them not to tell anyone. The girls told their parents, and Kakarahwa was arrested. The police say parents should teach children not to trust strangers. Offenders like Kakarahwa will be punished by the law.

50-Year-Old Man Arrested For Abducting And Raping Teenager

A 20-year-old man from the Chief Chitsa area in Gutu was arrested after raping a 65-year-old woman at her homestead.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the incident occurred on September 27, 2024, when Emanuel Mahachi broke a window to gain entry into the complainant’s home in the Chief Chitsunge area of Buhera.
Upon entering, Mahachi confronted the elderly woman, who screamed for help, but no one responded to her cries. He forcibly grabbed her neck and commanded her to comply with his orders, and raped her.
After the assault, Mahachi fell asleep, providing the victim with a crucial opportunity. She managed to alert her neighbours about the intruder in her home and the horrific act he had committed. This led to Mahachi’s arrest.
Following the incident, Mahachi was brought before the Rusape Magistrates’ Court, where he was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his crime.
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A 20-year-old man raped a 65-year-old woman and then fell asleep at her home. The woman managed to alert her neighbors and he was arrested. The man was sentenced to 18 years in prison.

20-Year-Old Man Rapes Elderly Woman And Falls Asleep At Crime Scene

A 30-year-old self-styled prophet named Luckmore Believe Mugabe from Savanhu Village, under Chief Seke, appeared in Chitungwiza Magistrate Court on Thursday, where he was denied bail for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl.
As reported by <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/prophet-denied-bail-for-raping-13-year-old-girl/">H-Metro</a>, Luckmore, who is a member of the Johanne Masowe Ejerusalem church, is accused of assaulting a girl from his congregation who is in Grade Seven. He has been remanded in custody until December 11 for trial on two counts of rape.
The first incident allegedly occurred in February 2023. Around 3 PM, Luckmore visited the girl’s home and asked her mother if the girl could spend the night at his house because he was going to an all-night prayer meeting. The mother agreed.
It is alleged that later that evening, at around 8 PM, Luckmore returned to the house claiming he had forgotten a clay pot.
Once inside, he allegedly locked the door and threatened the girl with a knife, forcing her to remove her clothes. He proceeded to her and she did not report the incident to anyone.
The second count of rape reportedly happened when the girl was sent by her mother to deliver an inverter to Luckmore. He is accused of having sex with her again without her consent.
On November 5, the girl’s mother visited a prophetess, who then revealed that the girl had been sexually abused. This led to Luckmore’s arrest on November 18.
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A man called Luckmore who says he's a prophet is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. He is from Savanhu Village in Zimbabwe. The first time it happened was in February 2023 when he asked the girl's mother if she could stay with him. He then threatened the girl with a knife and raped her. A second incident of rape allegedly happened when the girl was delivering something to Luckmore. The girl's mother found out about the abuse from a prophetess and Luckmore was arrested. He will be in court in December.

Prophetess Reveals Rape Of 13-Year-Old Girl By A Prophet

A 27-year-old woman from Borrowdale, Harare, was allegedly gang-raped at gunpoint by three men on Saturday night.
The woman’s two children, a five-month-old baby and a two-year-old are also believed to have been sexually assaulted by the attackers.
The woman had left home to buy airtime, carrying her five-month-old daughter on her back and her two-year-old daughter on her shoulders.
On their way back home, they encountered the three unidentified men at the bridge near Pomona Quarry Stones.
After the attack, the woman returned home and reported the incident to her husband, who then helped her file a police report.
The spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Harare Province, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the case to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/gang-rapes-woman-abuses-her-two-kids-one-of-the-kids-is-just-five-months-old-her-other-daughter-is-only-two-years-old/">H-Metro</a>. He said:
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Police are investigating a rape case involving a mother and her two babies in Borrowdale.
One of the accused persons ordered the complainant to keep quiet and they lifted her together with her kids and laid them on the grass.
One of the accused person pointed an unidentified pistol on the complainant’s forehead while the other accused person raped her without protection.
The other suspects also raped her without protection and the minor children were suspected to have been raped as well.
When the third accused finished, they instructed the complainant to wake up and walk away without looking back and she complied.
The three unknown accused persons disappeared in the dark.
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He added that the victims were escorted to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for medical examinations.
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A woman in Borrowdale, Harare, was gang-raped by three men at gunpoint. Her 5-month-old baby and 2-year-old child were also believed to have been assaulted. The woman was walking home with her children when the men attacked them near a bridge. She reported the incident to her husband, who helped her file a police report. The police are investigating the case. The victims were taken to the hospital for medical exams. The attackers told the woman to leave without looking back. The men ran away.

Borrowdale Woman Gang-Raped At Gunpoint

A female traditional healer is facing aggravated indecent assault charges after allegedly forcing herself on a 17-year-old mentally challenged boy whom she was meant to assist with her healing powers, reported <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/drama-as-sangoma-rapes-mentally-challenged-teenager/">H-Metro</a>.
Catherine Nhongo, 39, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei, who remanded her in custody to this Wednesday for bail considerations.
The court heard that on November 10, the boy’s sister encountered Nhongo while returning from the shops. She informed Nhongo about her brother’s speech difficulties and other disabilities, prompting Nhongo to offer her help.
The sister accompanied Nhongo back to their home, where Nhongo requested beer and cigarettes to begin the spiritual proceedings. The boy’s brother went to fetch the items, which Nhongo consumed upon his return.
During the session, Nhongo ordered the boy’s brother to put mealie meal in the boy’s mouth. She then began touching the boy inappropriately and instructed his siblings to leave the house, insisting on being alone with him. They complied.
After about 15 minutes, the siblings heard strange sounds coming from inside. The boy eventually emerged, raising his hands as if trying to communicate something. He took his brother’s phone and typed that Nhongo had raped him.
Alarmed, the brother alerted his sisters, who subsequently contacted the police. Nhongo attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by the boy’s brother.
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A woman who heals people in a special way was arrested for doing something bad to a teenage boy with a disability. She touched him in a wrong way while they were together. The boy's brother and sisters heard something strange and found out she had hurt the boy. The sisters called the police, and the woman tried to run away but was caught. She now has to go to court. The woman was not supposed to do what she did to the boy.

Female Traditional Healer Arrested For "Raping" Boy (17) During Healing Session

A 23-year-old man from Bulawayo has been sentenced to four years in prison after kidnapping a three-year-old girl to use her in a money ritual, based on instructions from his traditional healer.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the accused, Tawanda Maronze, appeared before the Western Commonage Magistrates’ Court facing kidnapping charges.
The court heard that on October 26, 2024, Maronze abducted the young girl and took her to a bushy area located 5 kilometres from her home.
However, his plans were thwarted when the child’s aunt, driving along Solusi Road with friends, spotted Maronze carrying the girl. The aunt confronted Maronze.
During this encounter, he confessed that he intended to rape the child for ritualistic purposes. This shocking revelation led to his arrest and subsequent sentencing.
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A man named Tawanda Maronze was arrested for kidnapping a 3-year-old girl for money rituals. He planned to rape her in a bushy area, as instructed by his traditional healer. The girl's aunt saw him carrying her and stopped him. He admitted his plan to the aunt, which led to his arrest and four-year prison sentence. The man's evil intentions were stopped before he could harm the little girl.

Kidnapper Claims He Intended To Rape 3-Year-Old Girl For Money Rituals

A 27-year-old man from Mbembesi, Matabeleland North Province, has been arrested for rape after allegedly refusing to pay a sex worker US$5 for her services, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200034211/man-in-trouble-for-refusing-to-pay-sex-worker">NewsDay</a>.
The accused, Gracious Lamula, pleaded not guilty to the charges during his appearance before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Dambudzo Malunga on Thursday.
Lamula allegedly raped a 47-year-old woman after refusing to pay for her services. He was remanded in custody until this Monday.
In his defence, Lamula claimed that he had initially agreed to hire the sex worker for US$5 but was being framed for rape after he delayed in providing an additional payment of US$5. He said:
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The complaint and I agreed to have sex together and I was going to pay her US$5. After our encounter, she asked for another US$5 which I promised to give her the next day and now she is accusing me of raping her.
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The court heard that on May 8, 2024, the two had been drinking beer together at Fingo Business Centre in Mbembesi.
After sharing a few drinks, they allegedly agreed to go to Lamula’s residence for the night. However, it is claimed that along the way, Lamula raped the woman.
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A man, 27 years old, is in trouble for rape because he didn't pay a sex worker $5 for her services. The man, Gracious Lamula, says he didn't rape her. He claims they agreed on $5 but she asked for more money later. They were drinking together before the incident happened. Lamula is now in custody until Monday. The woman says Lamula raped her on the way to his house. The case will continue in court to find out the truth.

Man (27) Arrested For "Raping" A Sex Worker

A 35-year-old man from Mutare was sentenced to an effective 18-year prison term for raping his 15-year-old neighbour on August 30, 2024.
The man appeared before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court and was convicted on rape charges. He was sentenced on Monday.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), on August 30, 2024, the 35-year-old man went to the complainant’s home, searching for the complainant’s brother. Said the NPA:
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When he got there he found out that the complainant’s brother was not at home, instead he found the complainant and her younger brother alone at home. He offered them some juice whereupon they both felt dizzy after taking the juice.
The accused person left and later returned and attempted to forcefully grab the complainant by the hand. The complainant escaped and ran to her parents’ bedroom.
The accused person followed her to the bedroom where he covered her mouth using a pillow, removed her clothes and raped her.
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The man only stopped when he heard the complainant’s father’s motorcycle approaching. He fled the scene, leaving behind some of his clothing. Said the NPA:
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He returned later and accused the complainant and her brother of stealing the clothes and his mobile phone.
The complainant’s father believed the accused person’s story about the theft and assaulted the complainant who ran away to her mother who was at a funeral and confided in her about the offence.
A Police report was made leading to the arrest of the accused person.
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The accused person was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment of which 2 years were suspended. He will serve 18 years effectively.
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A 35-year-old man in Mutare was sentenced to 18 years in jail for raping a 15-year-old girl. He went to her house, gave her juice that made her dizzy, and then raped her. He tried to cover her mouth with a pillow, but stopped when he heard her father coming. He later accused the girl of stealing his things. The girl ran to her mother and told her what happened. The man was arrested and sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Lengthy Sentence Handed Down To Mutare Man For Heinous Rape Of 15-Year-Old

Police are investigating a case that gained widespread attention on social media following a recent episode of The Closure DNA Show hosted by Tinashe Mugabe.
The episode revealed that an uncle allegedly had non-consensual sex with his 19-year-old niece, resulting in her pregnancy. She was 14 years old when the alleged abuse occurred.
The victim reportedly experienced sexual abuse after a football match, during which she had consumed alcohol.
The girl was unable to share her story on the show due to her emotional state, but the uncle confessed to being intimate with her without her consent.
In a statement issued on Friday, 18 October, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi investigations into the matter are underway. He said:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police has taken note of a video by Tinashe Mugabe DNA Show episode circulating on social media platforms in which a 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by her uncle at the age of 14.
In the video, the victim was allegedly sexually abused after a football match where the suspect gave her beer.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police assures the public that investigations into the allegations are being conducted for the law to take its course.
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The Closure DNA Show, hosted by Tinashe Mugabe, is a popular television program that focuses on paternity DNA testing and resolving family disputes1
The show provides a platform for individuals seeking clarity on paternity issues, often revealing surprising and emotional results.
It has gained significant attention for its role in uncovering truths and helping people find closure on personal matters as well as exposing incidents of abuse.
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Police are looking for a man who admitted to raping his niece when she was only 14 years old. The uncle impregnated his niece when she was 19 years old. The girl was not able to share her story on TV. The police are investigating the case. The TV show where this was revealed focuses on family issues. People are shocked by what happened and are hoping for justice. The show helps people find out the truth and deal with difficult situations in their families.

Police Search For Man Who Admitted To Raping His 14-Year-Old Niece On The DNA Show

A 40-year-old self-proclaimed prophet from Chikanga, Mutare, has been arraigned before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court on rape charges.
It is alleged that the accused person, Tendai Chikowore, caused his victim to lose her voice before raping her during a prayer session in the bush.
According to a statement from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the incident occurred on July 6, 2024, when the 31-year-old complainant visited the accused person’s shrine seeking spiritual guidance. Said the NPA:
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She was told that she needed cleansing and she was given some water to bath. She was further instructed to rub her body with some ashes in a nearby bush.
While applying the ashes in the bush, the accused person suddenly appeared and pushed the complainant down. She fell down facing upwards, after which he raped her once.
The complainant tried to scream for help and the accused person “ordered complainant’s voice to mute and she lost her voice”.
After the act, the accused person told the complainant that she should not argue with the Holy Spirit and also that she needed to be cleansed with holy water to get her voice back.
The complainant could still not speak when she made a police report, she wrote her ordeal on a piece of paper.
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After his arrest, Chikowore allegedly performed some rituals for the complainant in an attempt to help her regain her voice.
The court subsequently sentenced Chikowore to 20 years in prison, with 3 years suspended. He will therefore serve an effective sentence of 17 years behind bars.
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A man who said he was a prophet made a woman lose her voice, then raped her in the bushes during a prayer. The woman went to him for help, and he said she needed cleansing. He raped her and made her lose her voice. The man was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He also tried to help the woman get her voice back after he was caught. The woman had to write down what happened to her because she couldn't speak.

Madzibaba Accused Of Raping Woman After Causing Her To Lose Voice

A 39-year-old man from Inyati was arraigned before the Rusape Magistrates’ Court, facing charges of assault and rape.
The court heard that on June 1, 2024, at around 12:15 AM, the accused person forcibly entered the 80-year-old complainant’s house, searching for his girlfriend, who is the complainant’s daughter.
When the complainant claimed not to know the whereabouts of the accused person’s girlfriend, he became enraged and began assaulting the complainant, slapping her face repeatedly and slamming her head against the walls several times.
The accused then ordered the complainant to touch his genitals, after which he forced her to lie face down and proceeded to rape her.
The complainant’s daughter and her brother heard the commotion and rushed to the scene, where they found the accused person holding a stick.
The complainant then revealed that she had been both assaulted and raped by the accused.
The court sentenced the accused person to an effective 20-year imprisonment term for his heinous actions.
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A 39-year-old man was sent to jail for 20 years for assaulting and raping his girlfriend's 80-year-old mother. He went to her house looking for his girlfriend, then attacked the mother when she said she didn't know where she was. He made her touch his private parts and then raped her. The mother's daughter and brother heard what was happening and stopped him. The man was sentenced to a long time in jail for what he did.

39-year-old Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Jail For Raping Girlfriend's Mother

A 49-year-old man from Karoi, who posed as a police officer, raped a 20-year-old woman in June after forcibly taking her from her boyfriend.
In a statement released on Monday, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that Paunonga Butau was brought before the Karoi Magistrates’ Court, facing two counts of rape. The NPA said:
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On the 11th of June 2024, the complainant (20) and her boyfriend were having a meal at a chicken outlet when the accused person approached her and she refused to entertain him.
When they left, the accused person followed them. He introduced himself as a police detective and informed them that the complainant was under investigation in a case of baby dumping.
He took the complainant on the pretext that they were going to a police station but he took her to his place of residence where he demanded to have sexual intercourse with her overnight.
At around 2200 hours, he fondled her breast, before raping her. He raped the complainant once more in the early hours of the morning.
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Butau ordered his victim not to tell anyone about the incident. However, the complainant confided in her boyfriend, who assisted her in filing a police report.
Butau was found guilty on two counts of rape and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
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A man pretended to be a police officer and kidnapped a woman to rape her. He told her she was in trouble so she went with him. He raped her twice at his house but told her not to tell anyone. She told her boyfriend and they reported it to the police. The man was found guilty of rape and got a 30-year prison sentence. Don't trust strangers who claim to be police officers.

Bogus Police Officer Receives 30-Year Sentence For Rape

A 36-year-old man from Mbare, Harare, is in remand prison after being arrested for raping a 16-year-old girl from Kuwadzana, who was then given to him as a wife to cover up the crime.
The marriage arrangement fell apart when her parents confronted Kudzai Masakadze, the man who had impregnated the girl after it was revealed that he was severely abusing her.
The girl recently gave birth to twin girls at Sally Mugabe Maternity Hospital, where she received numerous gifts from well-wishers.
Among the donors were representatives from Little Mr and Miss Africa Zimbabwe, led by their director, Shalom Ramunyenyiwa.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/form-4-student-who-was-raped-before-a-sham-marriage-was-arranged-to-hide-the-crime-gives-birth-to-twin-girls-man-accused-of-raping-her-remanded-in-custody/">H-Metro</a>, Shalom urged parents and the community to continue safeguarding children. She said:
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We are here to give hope to the lady. We encourage the community to continue protecting our children, supporting them, and giving them hope.
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Masakadze, the man accused of impregnating the Form 4 student before marrying and subsequently abandoning her, was arrested this week.
In an interview with H-Metro, he admitted to impregnating the student, saying he negotiated with her parents to cover part of her Ordinary Level Examination fees.
He later abandoned her after her parents confronted him regarding allegations of physical abuse against their daughter.
The arrest of Masakadze was confirmed by Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Harare Province, on Tuesday, October 1. He said:
Police arrested a Mbare man for rape. His victim, a Form 4 student, is pregnant.
Masakadze has since appeared in court and was remanded in custody where he is facing rape charges.
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A man in Zimbabwe raped a 16-year-old girl and then married her to hide the crime. The girl gave birth to twin girls. People gave gifts to help her. The man who did this was arrested and admitted to the crime. Her parents confronted him for mistreating her. The man is now in jail and facing rape charges. The police confirmed the arrest. People are urged to protect children and give them hope.

16-Year-Old Girl Given In Marriage To Cover Up Rape

A 19-year-old man from Matetsi in Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province, who was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl, has been acquitted.
Coglainmore Blessed Sibanda, from Khayalethu Village in Matetsi, was accused of impregnating the girl and transmitting a sexually transmitted disease on April 18 of this year. The girl is from Breakfast.
Sibanda was found not guilty and discharged by the court due to insufficient evidence. His lawyer, Thulani Nkala of Dube, Nkala and Company, argued that there were inconsistencies in the State’s case, as witnesses, including the complainant, provided conflicting statements.
The girl and her 13-year-old sister had sneaked out of their home on Independence Day to go partying, and their whereabouts were unknown for five days.
When they were found hiding in a bush on April 24, they told their parents they had been living there.
On April 26, the girl fell ill with stomach pains, prompting her mother, who was also a State witness, to take her to the police out of concern that she may have eaten poisoned food during her absence.
She was then referred to Victoria Falls Hospital, where it was revealed that she was pregnant and had an STI.
After questioning, the girl implicated Sibanda, claiming he had offered them shelter and raped her, resulting in her pregnancy.
Sibanda denied ever providing accommodation to the sisters or assaulting her.
In his application, Nkala argued that all three witnesses—the complainant, her sister, and her mother—contradicted their written statements, leaving no evidence to substantiate the essential elements of the offence. Said Nkala:
<blockquote>
They claimed she had been raped on 22 April but in court they said she was raped on 19 April. The two siblings also contradicted during court testimony on whether there was a door or not in the room she was allegedly raped.
The complainant initially claimed the accused had closed the door behind her as she entered his room but in court later changed and said there was no door while her sister maintained that the accused closed the door.
It is accordingly prayed that the accused person be discharged at the close of the State case in terms of Section 198(3) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act.
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The girl initially told her parents that she and her sister had slept in the bush and only mentioned Sibanda after being taken to the hospital.
Their testimonies contradicted the State’s outline, including conflicting accounts of how their parents found them after five days.
A family relative was also implicated in the alleged rape, but the witnesses disputed these claims in court.
Regional Magistrate Mark Dzira found Sibanda not guilty and acquitted him after the trial. A court order for the termination of the pregnancy was issued in May.
The State alleged that the complainant and her 13-year-old sister went out without their parents’ permission on the night of April 18 for Independence Day celebrations.
They allegedly did not go back home the following day and decided to hide in a nearby bush, the court was told.
Sibanda was accused of approaching the girls on April 22 at a football pitch near his workplace and offering them a room for the night.
It was alleged that he later called the complainant into his room, closed the door, and raped her twice with a condom.
When the girl complained of stomach pains, her mother took her to the police instead of the hospital.
She was referred to Victoria Falls Hospital, where it was confirmed that she was pregnant and had a sexually transmitted disease. The girl implicated Sibanda, leading to his arrest.
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A 19-year-old man from Hwange was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl, but was acquitted due to lack of evidence. The girl and her sister sneaked out, stayed in a bush, and got pregnant. The man denied the accusations. The witnesses gave inconsistent statements, leading to the man's discharge. The girl mentioned the man only after being taken to the hospital. The court found the man not guilty and ordered the termination of the pregnancy. The girl had accused the man of raping her and infecting her with a disease.

Hwange Man (19) Acquitted Of Raping, Impregnating And Infecting 14-Year-old Girl

A 35-year-old man from Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping his two biological daughters, aged 7 and 5.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed the case, saying the man appeared before the Mutoko Magistrates’ Court, where he faced two counts of rape involving his daughters. Said the NPA:
<blockquote>
It was the State’s case that some time between December 2023 and March 2024, the accused person had been raping his two biological daughters aged 7 and 5 on diverse occasions.
The accused person would have sexual intercourse with both complainants during the night or early in the morning before they left for school.
The accused person had been divorced with the complainants’ mother and had threatened the complainants not to disclose the matter to anyone.
</blockquote>
The case came to light on March 18, 2024, when a local councillor received an anonymous tip-off, prompting him to question the children.
They subsequently revealed the truth, which led to the arrest of the accused.
The man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for each count, resulting in a total effective sentence of 30 years.
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A man from Mutoko got 30 years in jail for raping his 7 and 5-year-old daughters. He did this many times between December 2023 and March 2024. The man threatened the girls not to tell anyone. But when a local councilor found out and asked the girls, they told the truth. So, the man got caught and sent to jail for 30 years. He got 15 years for each time he raped his daughters. It's important to always speak up if something bad happens to you.

Mutoko Man Jailed 30 Years For Raping Biological Daughters Aged 7 And 5

A police officer is on the run after his wife reported him for allegedly raping their 17-year-old housemaid last week.
As reported by <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/bulawayo-police-hunt-one-of-their-own-after-maid-raped/">ZimLive</a>, Assistant Inspector Farai Mashavira, from Nkata 9 in Bulawayo, is accused of attacking the teenager on September 12.
The incident was reported to Tshabalala police two days later by Mashavira’s wife, who took the alleged victim to file a report.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was alone at the house when Mashavira allegedly returned from work around 1 PM, initially in his police uniform.
According to a police memo, Mashavira asked the complainant to prepare food and then changed into civilian clothes.
While the teenager was washing dishes in the kitchen, Mashavira allegedly approached her from behind, grabbed her around the waist, and covered her mouth when she tried to scream.
He then dragged her to the living room and allegedly raped her on the sofa.
After the assault, Mashavira reportedly changed back into his uniform and left the house.
The teenager called her aunt in Mberengwa at around 5 PM the same day to recount her ordeal.
The aunt then informed Mashavira’s wife, who led the teenager to Tshabalala Police on September 14 to file a report.
Mashavira is currently being sought by police on rape charges.
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A police officer is running away because his wife said he raped their 17-year-old housemaid. The incident happened in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The wife reported it to the police two days later. The officer allegedly attacked the teenager when she was alone at home. He forced her, covered her mouth, and assaulted her on the couch. The teenager called her aunt to report the assault. The aunt took the teenager to the police to report the incident. The police are looking for the officer on rape charges.

Police Officer Wanted For Alleged Rape Of 17-Year-Old Housemaid

A Major in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on Tuesday, facing allegations of raping his biological daughter.
As reported by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200032456/army-major-in-court-for-raping-daughter">NewsDay</a>, the case was presided over by Magistrate Stanford Mambanje. The accused has been remanded in custody until September 23 and has been advised to seek bail at the High Court.
Mercy Masamvi, representing the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), opposed bail, arguing that the accused is a powerful army officer who allegedly abused his position to sexually assault a minor.
Masamvi further argued that the seriousness of the charges warranted denying bail.
The allegations state that on Sunday while sharing a bed with his daughter, the accused suddenly pinned her down and raped her.
The complainant managed to escape and conveyed her ordeal to her sister, who was in the adjacent room.
The incident was reported to the ZRP in Epworth, leading to the arrest of the accused.
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A Zimbabwean Army Major is accused of raping his own daughter. The case is being heard in court, and the Major is in custody until September 23. The prosecutor thinks he should not be allowed bail because he is a powerful army officer who took advantage of a young girl. The Major allegedly attacked his daughter while they were sharing a bed, but she managed to escape and tell her sister. The police arrested the Major after the incident was reported. It is a very serious situation, and the Major will have to wait until September to see if he can get bail.

Zimbabwean Army Major Allegedly Rapes Biological Daughter

A ZANU PF Member of Parliament has been brought before a magistrate for allegedly raping his ex-wife at gunpoint, resulting in her pregnancy and infection with HIV.
Tsungai Makumbe, who represents the Mazowe North Constituency in the National Assembly, appeared before Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa on Tuesday.
He was remanded out of custody, with bail not being discussed since he was coming from home.
Makumbe is scheduled to return to court on October 3 for a routine remand hearing.
Prosecutor Lancelot Mutsokoti said that the alleged rape occurred in November 2023 and was reported earlier this week.
It is alleged that Makumbe arrived at the complainant’s residence around 10 PM and called his ex-wife outside, where she complied. Said Mutsokoti:
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The accused person proposed love to the complainant, but the complainant refused.
The accused person pulled out a greyish pistol and placed it on the dashboard. He got out of the car from the driver seat and proceeded to the passenger seat where the complainant was seated and opened the passenger door where the complainant was seated and started to demand sex from the complainant.
The accused person suddenly pulled the complainant’s left leg down and twisted it and that led the complainant to stand on the ground.
</blockquote>
It is alleged that Makumbe forced the complainant to bend over before raping her once without protection. This incident was not reported at the time.
Following the assault, Makumbe is said to have given the complainant US$20 to purchase morning-after pills to prevent pregnancy.
Subsequently, the woman sought treatment at Parirenyatwa Hospital, where she tested HIV positive and discovered that she was pregnant.
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A ZANU PF Member of Parliament is accused of raping his ex-wife at gunpoint and making her pregnant and giving her HIV. He appeared in court and will return in October. The alleged rape happened in 2023 but was reported recently. He forced her to have sex and gave her money for pills. The woman found out she was pregnant and HIV positive later. The man is not in jail right now.

ZANU PF MP Allegedly Rapes Ex-Wife At Gunpoint

A 21-year-old man from Marondera was arraigned before the Rusape Magistrates’ Court on four counts of rape.
The perpetrator, whose identity has been withheld to protect the victim, was accused of raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter. He was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
The brief facts of the case according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) are as follows:
<blockquote>
Some time in the year 2023 the complainant together with her two younger siblings were left in the custody of the accused person by their mother.
The accused person took the siblings to the garden. When the complainant’s siblings fell asleep, the accused person dragged the complainant to a nearby banana plantation where he forcibly removed her clothes, and laid her on the ground before raping her.
The complainant screamed but was assaulted by the accused person. After the offence, they went home and the complainant did not tell anyone.
He also raped her on three other occasions when the complainant and her siblings were left in his custody. 
He raped the complainant in her bedroom when she was sleeping, in the bush where they had gone to fetch firewood and also when she was bathing.
</blockquote>
The matter came to light in December 2023 when the complainant confided in her aunt. This led to the filing of a police report, which subsequently resulted in the arrest of the accused person.
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A 21-year-old man from Marondera raped his 12-year-old stepdaughter and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The man took advantage of being left alone with the girl and raped her multiple times in different places. The girl finally told her aunt in December 2023, leading to the man's arrest. The man was found guilty in court based on evidence from the National Prosecuting Authority. It's important to tell someone if something bad is happening to you, so they can help stop it.

Marondera Man (21) Jailed 20 Years For Raping Stepdaughter Aged 12 Years

A 29-year-old man from Mathe Line in Tshotsholo, Matabeleland North Province, allegedly raped a 92-year-old woman multiple times.
The attack reportedly occurred from 10 PM until 4 AM the next day. The suspect fled before dawn, leaving his underwear behind.
In a telephone interview with <a href="https://bmetro.co.zw/29-year-old-rapes-granny-92l-granny-begs-for-mercy-after-six-hour-ordealrapist-forgets-underwear-at-crime-scene/">B-Metro</a>, a villager, who wished to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation, called for swift action from authorities to ensure the perpetrator is brought to justice. Said the villager:
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This despicable act of violence against a vulnerable member of our community must be met with the full force of our commitment to justice.
The rape of an elderly woman is not only a crime against an individual but also a deeply disturbing assault on our society’s values and sense of safety.
</blockquote>
It is the State’s case that on the night of 5 August 2024, around 10 PM, the 92-year-old woman was sleeping in her bedroom hut when Meluleki Ngwenya (29) allegedly entered through an unlocked door.
Ngwenya reportedly threatened to assault her if she refused to let him join her in bed. He then allegedly raped her multiple times throughout the night, leaving around 4 AM and abandoning his underwear at the scene.
The victim reported the incident to her sister, who accompanied her to the police. Following an investigation, Ngwenya was arrested.
Ngwenya appeared before Tsholotsho magistrate Lesigo Ngwenya, where he was remanded in custody without entering a plea. He was scheduled to appear at the Bulawayo Regional Court on Friday, 23 August 2024.
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A 29-year-old man raped a 92-year-old woman many times from 10 PM to 4 AM the next day. The man left his underwear at the crime scene. A villager called for justice. The man threatened the woman to let him into her bed and raped her. The woman reported to the police, and the man was arrested. The man appeared in court and was kept in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court again.

29-year-old Rapes Granny (92), Rapist Forgets Underwear At Crime Scene

A 39-year-old man from Matobo was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Gwanda Magistrates’ Court for raping his 17-year-old daughter.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), sometime in June 2023 at around 8 AM, the juvenile was at home cleaning her room when her father entered the room without knocking.
The man accused his daughter of having sexual relations with other men instead of coming to him to fulfil her sexual desires. He forcibly lifted her onto the bed, removed her clothes before raping her.
The girl screamed but was stopped by the accused person who threatened to kill her. The accused person left the complainant crying after committing the offence.
The teenager confided in her mother concerning the matter and she was advised to take the matter up with her aunt.
The matter only came to light after the Police received a tip-off leading to the arrest of the accused person.
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A man, 39, has been sent to jail for 20 years for raping his own 17-year-old daughter. The man accused his daughter of sleeping with other men and then raped her in their home. The girl cried out but the man threatened to kill her. She told her mother and then the police got involved after a tip-off. The man was arrested and now he will go to jail for a long time. It is important to tell someone if something bad happens to you.

Man (39) Jailed 20 Years For Raping Biological Daughter (17)

A 58-year-old teacher from Bulawayo has been sentenced to 30 years in jail for repeatedly raping his 21-year-old stepdaughter.
The teacher, whose identity has been withheld to protect the victim, was arraigned before the Western Commonage Magistrates’ Court for four separate incidents of rape against his stepdaughter.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the abuse began in February 2024 when the accused entered the complainant’s bedroom and raped her after threatening to kill her mother if she reported the incident.
On other occasions, the teacher forced the complainant to engage in sexual relations without her consent. In one instance, he made her undress at knifepoint in her bedroom before raping her, threatening to kill her if she resisted.
In March, the accused person found the complainant sleeping in her bedroom and raped her again.
The teacher was ultimately sentenced to 30 years in prison for his heinous crimes against his stepdaughter.
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A teacher in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, was sent to jail for 30 years for raping his stepdaughter multiple times. The abuse started in February 2024 when he threatened the victim with harm if she told anyone. He used force and threats to make her have sex with him. The teacher was found guilty and sentenced to prison for his terrible actions. The victim's identity is protected for privacy. The teacher will spend a long time in jail for what he did.

Bulawayo Teacher Sentenced To 30 Years For Raping Stepdaughter

A 29-year-old man from Clifton Park in Gweru has been sentenced to 31 years in jail following his conviction for multiple counts of robbery and rape.
The National Prosecuting Authority on July 3, 2024, said that Obert Ncube appeared before the Gweru Magistrate’s Court facing three counts of robbery and two counts of rape.
The court heard that on 05 March 2023, Ncube and two accomplices, who remain at large, accosted a 28-year-old woman walking home from the local grocery store.
Ncube blocked her path, drew an Okapi knife, and forcefully took her Huawei Honor cellphone valued at US$60.
The accused and his accomplices then took the woman to a nearby bush, where an argument ensued. 
While his accomplices wanted to kill the woman, Ncube insisted on raping her, which he proceeded to do while his accomplices watched.
The woman managed to escape and hid in a pit until the following morning when she reported the incident to the police.
On 06 August 2023, Ncube raped his girlfriend’s 18-year-old friend, a Form 4 student, at knifepoint.
On an unknown date, he lured a sex worker, pretending to hire her services, and then dragged her to the railway line, where he robbed her of her Infinix Hot 12 cellphone, valued at US$165, and raped her multiple times overnight without protection.
Ncube was arrested on 17 September 2023, for a separate rape case and was found in possession of the third complainant’s Infinix Hot 12 cellphone. The third complainant positively identified Ncube as the perpetrator.
On 18 September 2023, the first complainant also identified Ncube when she brought food for a relative detained at the holding cells.
Ncube was sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison for counts 3 to 5. The complainants in counts 1 and 2 could not be located on the day of the trial.
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Gweru Serial Rapist Sentenced To 31 Years In Jail

A 42-year-old man from the Chief Gambiza area in Gweru has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Gweru Magistrates’ Court for raping a sleeping woman last month.
According to court proceedings, at around 11:00 PM on 07 June 2024, the accused gained entry into the complainant’s bedroom, where she was sleeping naked alongside her 2-year-old child.
The accused then proceeded to remove his trousers and rape the sleeping woman.
The complainant woke up during the assault and, upon lighting a torch, was able to identify the accused.
The perpetrator pleaded for forgiveness and begged the victim not to report the incident to anyone before fleeing the scene.
The complainant subsequently informed her husband of the attack upon his arrival home around midnight.
A police report was filed, leading to the arrest of the rapist and subsequent trial and conviction.
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Man Who Raped A Sleeping Woman Jailed 15 Years

A 30-year-old man from the Chief Nyakunhuwa area in Zaka District, Masvingo Province, has been sentenced to a total of 60 years in prison by the Chiredzi Magistrates’ Court on 4 counts of rape.
According to the details of the case released by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Thursday, June 27, the accused man raped a 13-year-old girl on several occasions and a 42-year-old woman once.
The first incident occurred in April 2021, when the accused man found the 13-year-old girl, a Grade 7 student, fetching firewood in a bush near their homestead.
He knocked down the firewood she was carrying, tripped her to the ground, and raped her at knifepoint. The girl did not tell anyone about this incident.
In June 2021, the accused man found the same 13-year-old girl at home, threatened her with a knife, and raped her.
The girl informed her aunt, who then informed the girl’s grandmother, but the grandmother ordered them not to reveal the matter to anyone.
The accused man went on to rape the girl two more times.
It was not until August 2023, when the girl’s mother came from Harare and the girl confided in her, that a police report was finally made.
In September 2021, the accused man also raped a 42-year-old woman who was on her way back from the borehole.
He grabbed her from behind, threatened her with a knife, and raped her.
The National Prosecuting Authority secured the convictions, and the accused man was sentenced to 15 years on each count, with 30 years suspended. He will effectively serve a 30-year prison sentence.
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