Mberengwa Man, 23, Hired Prostitute For The Night Then Raped Her Twice On Way Home

A Mberengwa man has been jailed for 17 years after he was convicted of raping a sex worker twice in one night.

The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed the sentence, saying 23-year-old Nkululeko Moyo from Mapfumo village under Chief Mutevaidze was convicted on two counts of rape by the Zvishavane Regional Magistrates’ Court.

The court heard that Moyo had hired the woman for the night but raped her twice on their way to his home before fleeing the scene.

“On the 19th of May 2025, at around 0300 hours, the victim, a 29-year-old female sex worker, entered into a commercial agreement to accompany the offender to his residence for the night,” the NPA said.

“However, while en route, the offender broke an empty beer bottle and aggressively demanded cash from her.

“When she informed him that she had no money, the offender dragged her into a nearby bush, forced her to undress, and raped her.

“Immediately after the rape incident, the offender ordered the victim to put on her clothes and to accompany him as he walked approximately 100 metres further along the path.

“He then forced her to remove her clothes a second time, ordered her to lie on the ground, and raped her again.

“Following the second sexual assault, the offender ordered the victim to dress and accompany him.

“While walking, they heard voices approaching behind them, prompting the offender to flee the scene.

“The victim reported the matter at the local police station and was referred to Mberengwa Hospital for medical examination, leading to the offender’s arrest and conviction.”