A man from Masvingo was fatally stabbed following an argument over a song he was singing, though the lyrics that sparked the deadly dispute have not been disclosed.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which happened earlier this month at Tsvaringe Village, Chivi.
Malvin Nkomo (26) was arrested and is now facing a murder charge. Police said Nkomo stabbed the victim in the chest, stomach, and thigh after disagreeing with the song. The man died on the spot.
In a separate case, police in Masvingo arrested Happison Dhobha (22) and Chris Masengwe (19) over an attempted murder that took place on 1 January 2026 at a nightclub in Chivi Growth Point.
The suspects allegedly took turns stabbing the complainant with an okapi knife during a row that erupted while drinking.
The victim is currently in the hospital, while a third suspect, Country Charumengwe, remains on the run.
Elsewhere, police in Filabusi arrested Tafadzwa Ndlovu (34) over a murder that also occurred on 1 January 2026 at Nkankezi Village 18A, Maduna. Ndlovu allegedly stabbed 34-year-old Stephen Ndlovu in the stomach after an argument.
Police investigations revealed that the suspect had intervened to stop the victim from attacking his wife over claims of infidelity. The victim died on the way to the hospital.
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