Thulani Ncube, a 42-year-old shop owner at Nyimo Business Centre, appeared before the Kadoma Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, facing two counts of murder.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the charges stem from a tragic incident that occurred on January 16, 2025, at the Nyimo Business Centre.
Ncube is accused of shooting and killing his wife, Nyengeterayi Chakauya (42), and her cousin, Canaan Shumba (32), following a heated confrontation over drinking beer at Ncube’s house.
The NPA alleges that Ncube first shot and killed Shumba on the spot. He then reportedly chased after Nyengeterayi and fatally shot her behind their cottage before fleeing the scene.
Ncube was later apprehended on a bus at Kadoma’s Waverly terminus, where a pistol was recovered from his satchel.
The accused shop owner will return to court on February 4 for a routine remand hearing.

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A man named Thulani Ncube who owns a shop is accused of killing his wife and her cousin over a fight about drinking beer. He was arrested and found with a gun. He will be in court again in February. The incident happened on January 16, 2025. The man shot the cousin first and then chased his wife and shot her. The police caught him on a bus with a gun.

Shop Owner Charged Over The Murder Of His Wife And Her Cousin

Thulani Ncube (42), a businessman from Sanyati in Kadoma District, Mashonaland West Province, has been arrested in connection with the alleged murders of his wife and cousin.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Ncube is facing two counts of murder after allegedly shooting his wife, Nyengeterai Chakauya (42), and his cousin, Canaan Shumba, with a Star Pistol following an argument.
The incident occurred on Thursday at Nyimo Business Centre in Sanyati. Police have confirmed the details of the case:
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Police in Sanyati arrested a business person, Thulani Ncube (42) in connection with two counts of murder which occurred on 16/01/25 at Nyimo Business Centre, Sanyati.
The suspect shot dead his wife, Nyengeterai Chakauya (42) and cousin, Canaan Shumba with a Star Pistol after an argument.
Investigations by the Police revealed that the suspect had a longstanding dispute with his wife over infidelity issues.
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A man named Thulani Ncube was arrested for allegedly killing his wife and cousin with a gun after an argument over cheating. The incident happened in Sanyati, Zimbabwe. The police confirmed the details of the case. Thulani Ncube faces two counts of murder for shooting his wife Nyengeterai Chakauya and cousin Canaan Shumba. The police said the man and his wife had been fighting about cheating for a long time. It's sad news about a family tragedy caused by anger and violence.

Sanyati Businessman Allegedly Kills Wife And Cousin Over Infidelity

Sanyati Baptist High School has been put under lockdown after nine learners tested positive for coronavirus.
As a result, government officials resolved to have examination candidates write examinations in separate rooms to limit exposure to the disease.
Mashonaland West acting medical director, Gift Masoja, confirmed the development saying non-examination boarding students who test negative will go home anytime soon. Said Masoja:
<blockquote>It’s true we have nine students who tested positive for COVID-19 at Sanyati Baptist High School.
Efforts to trace and test their contacts are underway, and we have since applied the same measures that applied at Chinhoyi High School.
No one is allowed in or out except for examination candidates.
In addition, examinations will be written separately to protect negative students from contracting the virus. The students will be quarantined at the school.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, St Rupert’s Secondary School in Makonde district recorded three positive coronavirus cases.
On Wednesday, Waddilove and Goromonzi High Schools recorded a combined 52 cases, resulting in the schools being declared closed communities.
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