The man who allegedly raped a 13-year-old Grade 7 learner in a parked kombi at the Rezende Parkade rank in Harare CBD in July was arrested on Thursday.
According to H-Metro, Givemore Mutape’s luck ran out when he was spotted at the rank, leading to his arrest.
On Friday, 26 September, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the rape case. The ZRP said:
“The ZRP confirms the arrest of a suspect in connection with a case of rape which occurred at Rezende Parkade Rank in Harare CBD on 19 July 2025.
“The victim, who was alone searching for transport to Marlborough, was blocked and harassed by some touts at the rank.
“She sought refuge in one of the commuters at the rank, which had no one inside. The suspect then followed the victim and sexually abused her.”
Reports indicate that the girl was harassed by touts who forced her from one kombi to another at the busy rank.
It is alleged that Mutape, posing as a good Samaritan, then led her to a nearby parked kombi.
He locked the doors and raped her once, without using protection. Mutape fled the scene, leaving the victim inside the vehicle.
In a statement a day after the girl was violated, Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, said:
“Police are investigating a rape case involving a Grade 7 learner at a rank along Rezende Street in the CBD.
“Circumstances were that the complainant left home proceeding to town where she was supposed to collect her money at corner Leopold Takawira and Jason Moyo.
“Upon arrival, the complainant was given cash and she immediately left stating that she wanted to go back home to finish her homework.
“On her way back home, she proceeded at Rezende Parkade rank to get a commuter omnibus back home.
“Whilst at the rank, the touts started blocking her way, obstructing her from entering a certain vehicle.
“She was approached by the accused person, who purported that he wanted to help her.
“He ordered her into a parked, white Toyota Hiace where he locked and raped her. The complainant later went home, where she did not tell anyone about the matter.
“The matter came to light when the complainant’s uncle went to her school to enquire why she returned home late.
“The complainant was interviewed by her teacher and that is when she revealed the rape.
“She was referred to Adult Rape Clinic Parirenyatwa Hospital for medical examination.”
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