Beitbridge Businessman Kills Wife, Turns Gun On Himself

Beitbridge was left in shock this week after a well-known businessman, Farai Prosper Longwe, popularly known as Mr Grocery, allegedly shot and killed his wife before taking his own life on Wednesday night.

The tragedy unfolded in Tshidixwa suburb shortly before midnight, when Longwe, who ran a chain of grocery shops in the western suburbs, locked himself in the bedroom with his wife, Nyasha Madenyika (32). Moments later, gunshots were heard.

Reports suggest the matter was reported to the police by the landlord, who heard gunshots from Longwe’s bedroom.

In a statement on Friday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the shootings, saying investigations are ongoing. Reads the statement:

“The ZRP is investigating a murder case involving a couple, Nyasha Madenyika (32) and Farai Prosper Longwe (34), whose bodies were found lying in a room at their residence in Medium Density, Beitbridge, on 11/09/25.

“The bodies had gunshot wounds, with Nyasha Madenyika shot on the cheek and Farai Prosper Longwe on the right side of the ear.

“The police recovered a Smith and Wesson Revolver loaded with three live rounds, which was found in Farai Prosper Longwe’s right hand, along with three spent cartridges and 36 live rounds.”

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