A 24-year-old man from Nyahukwe Village, under Chief Makoni, appeared in court last Friday after being arrested for allegedly taking an underage girl to a lodge in Rusape and having sex with her.
James Nyakwima appeared before Rusape Provincial Magistrate Tendai Mahwe, charged with sexual intercourse with a minor, in contravention of Section 70 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. He is accused of sleeping with a 15-year-old girl from the same village.
Nyakwima, who was unrepresented, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Prosecutor Faith Mutukwa told the court that the girl’s mother became suspicious of the pair’s movements and questioned her daughter, who then disclosed the abuse.
“On a date unknown to the prosecutor, but in April 2025, during the day, Nyakwima proposed love to the complainant, and she agreed,” said Mutukwa.
“In March 2026, on an unknown date, the accused took the complainant to a lodge in Rusape and booked a room before sexually abusing her.
“From then on, Nyakwima and the juvenile would meet in a bushy area in Nyahukwe, where they slept together on several occasions.
“The matter came to light when the complainant’s mother suspected an affair, and questioned her daughter, who admitted dating the accused.
“The mother took the complainant to the police to file a report. The complainant was referred to Rusape General Hospital for medical examination.”
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