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Cecilia Chitambo, a 35-year-old woman, faced trial at the Chipinge Magistrates’ Court on charges of attempted murder. Chitambo is the second wife of the complainant, Fungai Nyazana. 
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), On January 1, 2024, Cecilia and Fungai had a heated disagreement because she suspected him of having an extramarital affair.
Amid the heated dispute, Cecilia left their marital home and sought refuge at her parent’s house.
Upon her return the next day, another argument erupted, this time over money. Cecilia disappeared briefly and then reappeared with a container filled with petrol.
In a horrifying turn of events, Cecilia doused Fungai with petrol and set him on fire. Desperate to save himself, Fungai rushed to the kitchen and poured a bucket of water over his burning body.
Fungai was rushed to the hospital for treatment, while Cecilia was subsequently arrested.
The court convicted Cecilia and sentenced her to 18 months in prison, with 6 months suspended for five years. She will serve an effective 12-month sentence.
Domestic violence has seen an alarming increase in Zimbabwe. The government has responded by enacting the Zimbabwe Domestic Violence Act (DVA) in 2007 to address this menace.
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Second Wife Jailed 12 Months For Setting Husband On Fire

A 20-year-old Headlands man, Tatenda Mudziwedare of Village 5B, Sherenje who was arrested for attempting to murder a seven-year-old Grade One learner, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, of which 3 years were suspended.
Mudziwedare pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder when he was arraigned before the Rusape Magistrates’ Court.
Allegations were that on 28 February 2024, Mudziwedare was instructed by John Madondo, who operates shops at the Eagle Nest area at Sherenje Business Centre to bring him a human head.
Acting on the instruction, Mudziwedare chased a group of learners who were on their way to school at Sherenje Business Centre.
He managed to grab the complainant who is a 7-year-old Grade 1 pupil and squeezed the minor’s neck using both hands.
Mudziwedare only stopped after he saw some villagers approaching at a distance.
The learner narrated his ordeal to his mother who reported the matter to the Police, leading to Mudziwedare’s arrest.
Ritual killings are common in Zimbabwe, and the murderers usually target defenceless children.
Some witch doctors and traditional healers in Zimbabwe propagate the notion that the blood of young children is pure and can bring blessings and good luck.
These beliefs lead desperate individuals to commit heinous acts, believing that body parts from children can be used in rituals to create wealth.
One of the high-profile ritual murders in recent years was that of Tapiwa Makore, a seven-year-old boy from Murehwa, Mashonaland East province.
Tapiwa’s murder in September 2020 shocked the nation and sparked widespread outrage.
Two individuals, Tafadzwa Shamba and Tapiwa Makore Senior, were sentenced to death for their involvement in Tapiwa’s gruesome ritual murder.
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Man Jailed 4 Years For Attempted Ritual Murder Of Boy (7)

A businessman from Headlands, Manicaland Province, John Madondo, who operates shops at Eagle Nest area, is accused of hiring a hitman to kill a person and bring to him the head to perform money-making rituals.
As reported by <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/businessman-hires-hitman-to-kill-child/">The Manica Post</a>, the allegations emerged during the trial of Tatenda Mudziwedare (20) of Village 5B, Sherenje who pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to murder a seven-year-old Grade One learner on the alleged instruction of Madondo.
Madondo is reported to be in South Africa and was allegedly communicating with Mudziwedare over the phone, giving him instructions.
Mudziwedare was not represented when he appeared before Rusape regional magistrate, Francis Mapfumo.
He pleaded guilty to violating Section 187 as read with Section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act which criminalises attempts to kill a person. The charge sheet reads:
<blockquote>
Tatenda Mudziwedare is charged with the crime of attempted murder as defined in Section 187, as read with Section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, Chapter 9.23 in that on February 28, 2024, and at Sherenje Business Centre, Headlands, he (Tatenda Mudziwedare) attempted to cause the death of Alvin Kambadza by squeezing his neck with both hands after having been instructed by a businessman, John Madondo, to bring a human head for rituals.
</blockquote>
Mapfumo convicted Mudziwedare of the offence and was expected to sentence him yesterday (Thursday).
Tawanda Munjanja, representing the state, said Mudziwedare tried to kill the boy by strangling his neck, and only aborted the mission after he saw some villagers approaching. Said Munjanja:
<blockquote>
The complainant is a Grade One learner. On February 28, 2024, at around 7 am, Mudziwedare was at Sherenje Business Centre when he saw the complainant and other learners going to Sherenje Primary School.
Mudziwedare chased the learners and managed to grab the complainant. He squeezed the complainant on the neck using both hands.
The accused person saw some local villagers at a distance and let go of the complainant.
The matter came to light when the complainant reported what happened to his mother.
</blockquote>
Ritual killings are common in Zimbabwe, and the murderers usually target defenceless children.
Some witch doctors and traditional healers in Zimbabwe propagate the notion that the blood of young children is pure and can bring blessings and good luck.
These beliefs lead desperate individuals to commit heinous acts, believing that body parts from children can be used in rituals to create wealth.
One of the high-profile ritual murders in recent years was that of Tapiwa Makore, a seven-year-old boy from Murehwa, Mashonaland East province.
Tapiwa’s murder in September 2020 shocked the nation and sparked widespread outrage.
Two individuals, Tafadzwa Shamba and Tapiwa Makore Senior, were sentenced to death for their involvement in Tapiwa’s gruesome ritual murder.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Headlands Businessman Allegedly Hires Hitman To Kill Grade One Learner For Rituals

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is expected to appear in court to testify in the ongoing trial of his ex-wife, Marry Mubaiwa, who is facing charges of attempted murder. The State prosecutor, Lancelot Mutsokoti, informed the court that they plan to summon Chiwenga to testify on December 7, <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200020182/chiwenga-to-testify-in-mubaiwa-trial">NewsDay</a> reported.
Chiwenga had previously testified in a separate trial against Mubaiwa, where she faced charges of money laundering, assault, and fraud. In April last year, she was convicted of illegally attempting to upgrade her marriage to Chiwenga and was fined ZWL$60,000.
Meanwhile, John Mangwiro, the former Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care and Chiwenga’s personal physician, continued his testimony in the attempted murder case. Mangwiro stated that he heard Chiwenga screaming and informed Major Nyoni that Mubaiwa had allegedly tried to remove life-saving tubes attached to Chiwenga, although no actual harm was done.
Mubaiwa’s lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, argued that there was no recorded statement from the hospital or the police to validate the attempted murder incident. She also questioned why the incident was not mentioned by state witnesses and accused Mangwiro of being evasive about its timing.
Mtetwa further raised concerns about missing hospital records and accused Chiwenga’s security personnel of failing to protect him. She questioned why a forensic examination was not conducted and why a blood-stained T-shirt was washed. Additionally, she highlighted the involvement of Andrew Sibanda, one of Chiwenga’s nurses, in the treatment, as the medical report indicated suspicions of providing unprescribed medication.
The trial continues with further examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
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VP Chiwenga To Testify During Ex-Wife Marry Mubaiwa's Attempted Murder Trial

Four Harare men appeared in court on Tuesday facing attempted murder charges after they allegedly attacked a senior police detective and disarmed him of a police pistol, <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/four-face-attempted-murder-following-attack-on-top-detective/">reported ZimLive</a>.
The gang allegedly trailed Police CID Chief Inspector Alexander Jachi before stabbing him and disarming him of his service pistol on 30 September.
The suspects are Munyaradzi Chatonzwa (43), Sydney Rande (32), Mark Tatenda Chingombe (32), and Simbarashe Steven Ota (34).
The four are being charged with attempted murder, theft of a firearm and malicious damage to property.
All four suspects appeared before Harare Magistrate Donald Ndirowei who remanded them in custody for bail application.
According to court papers, Jachi, a CID Chief Inspector, was driving from Highfields to Chitungwiza when he noticed that he was being followed.
When he passed Mbuya Dorcas Hospital in Waterfalls, he slowed down intending to take a right turn but the suspects, who were in two different cars, blocked his way.
Jachi then drove towards the Harare City Centre with the two cars still trailing close behind him. Reads the court papers:
<blockquote>
Sensing danger, the complainant then drove to Jongwe Corner, Waterfalls, Harare for safety with the suspects in hot pursuit.
Upon arrival at Jongwe Corner, Hatfield, Harare and as soon as the complainant parked his motor vehicle, Chatonzwa and one other accomplice disembarked from their VW Polo and charged towards the complainant.
The complainant then got out of his motor vehicle and Chatonzwa threatened him with unspecified action while charging towards him.
Jachi fired one warning shot into the air from a 9mm Police service Taurus pistol serial number ZRP 023 to scare away the accused persons, but Chatonzwa was not deterred, and he advanced further towards the complainant.
The complainant then shot Chatonzwa on his left leg to disable him, but he became more violent.
</blockquote>
It is further alleged that Chatonzwa then struck Jachi once on the head with a blunt object before he fell down.
His accomplices allegedly joined in and stabbed Jachi in the head several times leaving him bleeding profusely.
The suspects allegedly struck Jachi on his legs and hands several times with an unknown object.
Bystanders tried to restrain the four suspects from further attacking Jachi to no avail.
After attacking Jachi, the four searched his pockets and took his wallet which had US$140 and his identification cards.
They also stole the police pistol, and Jachi’s car tyres before speeding off.
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Four Harare Men Face Attempted Murder Charges For Attacking A CID Chief Inspector

A man who had his private parts injured by his estranged lover says it was by the grace of God that he is still alive.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/thank-god-im-alive/">H-Metro</a> earlier this week from Parirenyatwa Hospital where he had surgery, Thomas Tasarirenhamo (43), also denied claims that his private parts were chopped off.
He said the incident happened at the Two-Boy shopping centre in Village 16B last Thursday.
According to Police, Tasarirenhamo was attacked by his estranged girlfriend Mercy Nhira (24).
He said on the day he was injured, he met Mercy by chance at a fuel service station and the two were no longer in a romantic relationship. Said Tasarirenhamo:
<blockquote>
Handina kufa, ndirimupenyu ini, tarisai ndinokwanisa kumira, kugeza uye handicharwadziwa (I’m not dead, I’m still alive. As you can see, I can stand on my feet, bath and I’m no longer in pain.
I met this lady some time ago and became intimate with her and she conceived.
She decided to abort behind my back as a person of loose morals, and I cut communication with her.
On the day of my mishap, Mercy spotted my vehicle while I was refuelling at a fuel service station and she came to me.
Kuti nditi akauya akazvironga zvekundicheka nhengo handifunge kudaro nekuti akatongosangana neni asingafungira uye takabva tatoenda kumba kwake ipapo ipapo. (I cannot say she had planned to slice my private parts because we met by chance and then immediately went to her home)
</blockquote>
Tasarirenhamo said he initially did not want to go with Mercy but he eventually gave in to her request after she insisted. He said:
<blockquote>
I tried to make excuses to leave her, but she insisted that she wanted to have sexual intercourse with me.
I fell asleep and I think that’s when she tried all my fingers and unlocked my cellphone and went through my messages.
The message that caused all this trouble was the one from a lady who asked me to meet her at 7 a.m. before she left for Masvingo.
Mercy insisted on us having sex until sunrise to block me from meeting this lady at 7 am.
She cut off my private parts while caressing me, and I was woken up by some sharp pain.
Despite that, I somehow got the strength to grab her and drag her to my vehicle when she tried to escape.
One of my friends helped me to get her into my vehicle and I drove very fast to the police station, as I was racing for my life.
Ndakapinda nemumakomba ndichimhanyisa mota ndiri mu dust road zve 30km kusvika ndasvika kupolice. Ndakakwanisa kusunga nhengo kuti ropa risanyanye kubuda.
It was painful, but I endured the pain and I cannot believe that I am the one who was behind the wheel.
I thank the medical staff who attended to me and I want to tell you that I am now feeling better following a successful operation.
Kwasara kutopa mombe kunanachiremba vakabata basa rasimba.
</blockquote>
Mercy was arrested and appeared before a Marondera magistrate facing an attempted murder charge.
She was remanded in custody pending medical reports to show the degree of Tasarirenhamo’s injuries.
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Man (43) Whose Privates Parts Were Sliced By Girlfriend Narrates Ordeal

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested Satoga Masere in connection with previously mentioned <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/08/04/zrp-seeks-information-on-murder-and-attempted-murder-suspect-saratoga-masere/">murder and attempted murder cases</a> which occurred on the 3rd of August 2023 at a residence on Cypress Road, Lochinvar, Harare. According to the official statement seen by Pindula News, Saratoga assaulted Lameck Nguwo Mazvunara (73) with an iron bar and subsequently barricaded himself in the dining room. Deno Mpofu (40) attempted to apprehend the suspect but tragically succumbed to a fatal stab wound to the chest inflicted by a knife.
The ZRP issued an update, confirming the arrest of Saratoga Masere at Masere Village, Chief Musana, Bindura, following a scuffle with both the Police and community members. Police announced on Friday afternoon that a second person among those stabbed by Saratoga has died bring the death toll to two. Police said: 
<blockquote>
Reference is made to the Lochinvar murder and attempted murder cases as reported on the ZRP Twitter account on 03/08/23. The ZRP reports that Saratoga Masere has been arrested at Masere Village, Chief Musana, Bindura after a scuffle with the Police and members of the community. He is now being taken to Harare for the due process of the law to take its course. We thank the Bindura Community for assisting the Police in apprehending the suspect. The Police sadly confirm that one of the injured victims, Lameck Nguwo Mazvunara (70), has died. This brings the death toll to two. Meanwhile, the other two injured victims are still in hospital.
</blockquote>
Law enforcement agencies consistently stress the significance of peacefully resolving conflicts to prevent avoidable loss of life. There has been an observed increase in cases of fatalities resulting from domestic issues since approximately 2020, leading some to posit that COVID-19 has taken a toll on certain segments of society.
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UPDATE: Police Arrest Murder Suspect Saratoga Masere

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is appealing for any information that could lead to the apprehension of Saratoga Masere (26), who is wanted in connection with a case involving murder and three instances of attempted murder. These distressing incidents took place at a residence on Cypress Road, Lochinvar, Harare, on the 3rd of August 2023.
According to the statement seen by Pindula News, the wanted suspect attacked Lameck Nguwo Mazvunara (73) with an iron bar before barricading himself in the dining room. Deno Mpofu (40) attempted to apprehend the suspect but was fatally stabbed in the chest with a knife. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Saratoga Masere (26) who is being sought in connection with a case of murder and three cases of attempted murder which occurred at a house along Cypress Road, Lochinvar, Harare on 03/08/23.
The suspect who was violent, stabbed Lameck Nguwo Mazvunara (73) with an iron bar before locking himself in the dining room. Deno Mpofu (40) broke into the room intending to apprehend the suspect before he was stabbed on the chest with a knife.
Deno Mpofu died on admission at Sally Mugabe Hospital. The suspect also stabbed the victim’s son, Kim Mpofu (16), before stabbing a police officer who had tried to subdue him. The two are currently admitted at a local hospital. 
The suspect had previously attacked his father, Count Munyaradzi Masere (71) with a log on 02/08/23. He was subsequently taken to Sally Mugabe Hospital for treatment.
</blockquote>
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ZRP Seeks Information On Murder And Attempted Murder Suspect Saratoga Masere

Police have arrested three suspects in connection with attempted murder and armed robbery cases that occurred in Harare and Chitungwiza between 30 October 2022 and 29 January 2023.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the suspects as Brighton Bester Moyo (23), Brave Zhou alias Kudakwashe Moyo (37), and Tapiwa Mbirimi (35).
Asst Comm Nyathi said Zhou was injured during a shootout with detectives in Mbare, Magaba area on 04 February and later succumbed to gunshot wounds on admission at Sally Mugabe Hospital.
Police are looking for the other suspects only identified as, Ndex, Archford, Carrington, Ashey and Simon, who are still at large. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
ARREST OF BRIGHTON BESTER MOYO AND TWO OTHERS FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY CASES
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Brighton Bester Moyo (23), Brave Zhou alias Kudakwashe Moyo (37) and Tapiwa Mbirimi (35) in connection with a spate of attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred in Harare and Chitungwiza between 30th October 2022 and 29th January 2023.
On 25th January 2023, detectives from CID Homicide, Harare, received information that linked Brighton Bester Moyo to attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred on 05th January 2023 in Zengeza 4, Chitungwiza where the complainants were attacked before US$16 030 and ZAR3 900 cash, several cellphones and a Beretta Pistol with 14 rounds were stolen.
It was established that the suspect is serving a 27-month jail sentence for a case of assault at Beitbridge prison.
Detectives interviewed the suspect at the prison and he implicated Brave Zhou alias Kudakwashe Moyo and three others.
On 04th February 2023, detectives received information that Brave Zhou was travelling to Harare from Beitbridge.
The detectives went to Mbare, Magaba area where they spotted the suspect walking along Cripps Road.
When the detectives approached the suspect to arrest him, he withdrew a pistol and fired at them leading to a shootout.
Subsequently, the suspect was arrested and referred to Sally Mugabe Hospital where he died on admission.
The arrest led to the recovery of a Toyota Corolla vehicle, registration number ADS 6050 which was bought by the suspect using proceeds of crime, a 7.65mm Vizol pistol with a magazine of one round, a crowbar and a Samsung ES27 digital camera.
On 07th February 2023, detectives reacted to information that led to the arrest of Tapiwa Mbirimi alias Captain in Bulawayo.
An Itel cellphone, various clothes, various tools, a 6.35 Berretta pistol with an empty magazine, a Qbook laptop, Samsung 55-inch television, defy refrigerator, a TV stand, a speaker and a bed were recovered from the suspect.
The suspects are linked to thirteen cases of attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred in Chitungwiza and Harare.
These include a robbery case that occurred on 30th October 2022 at Ashdown Park, Harare where two complainants were attacked before three cellphones, a Bluetooth speaker and US$1 293 cash were stolen, and eleven cases of attempted murder and robbery which occurred on 29th January 2023 at Savanhu Village, Mayambara, Seke where the suspects ran amok attacking villagers with machetes and iron bars before stealing 14 cellphones, two pairs of shoes and US$928 cash. T
he suspects shot one of the complainants with a pistol on the back.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspects only identified as, Ndex, Archford, Carrington, Ashey and Simon.
Anyone with information to contact National complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, WhatsApp 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>

Police Arrest Three Suspects For Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery In Chitungwiza And Harare

A Kenyan man who assaulted his wife and sealed her genitalia with super glue in May 2020, has been sentenced to 50 years in jail by a Chuka Magistrate.
James Kifo Muriuki was charged with sexual assault, attempted murder, committing an unnatural offence and acting indecently against his wife.
Despite denying the charges, Muriuki was found guilty by Principal Magistrate Njoki Kahara of the Chuka Law Courts on 23 December 2022.
Allegations were that Muriuki had come back home to Tharaka Nithi after working in Nairobi for some time and confronted his wife.
He allegedly ordered her to strip naked and reveal to him all the men she had slept with while he was away.
He then beat her and put pepper, salt and super glue on her genitalia and used a knife to push the mixture into her private parts.
It was also alleged that Muriuki sealed her mouth and ears and left her for dead.
He was arrested for the offence a few days later and had been remanded at Embu GK Prison awaiting sentencing. | <a href="https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2022-12-24-man-who-sealed-wifes-genitalia-with-superglue-jailed-for-50-years/">The Star</a>

Kenyan Man Seals Wife's Private Parts With Super Glue

A Chimanimani man is on the run after he allegedly poured petrol on his wife and set her ablaze before locking her inside their bedroom.
The incident occurred in Runosani Village in Chief Muusha’s area.
The couple had a long-standing domestic dispute over ownership of a stand that the wife was given by the village head.
The husband, Munyaradzai Tirimbayi fled from the scene soon after committing the crime and his whereabouts are unknown.
His wife, Noleen Mabvuwa (26) is battling for life at Chimanimani District Hospital after sustaining serious burns all over her body.
Deputy Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the incident. He said:
<blockquote>
Tirimbayi and Mabvuwa had a long-standing domestic dispute over ownership of a stand which the latter was allocated by the village head.
Tirimbayi, who had not slept at home the previous day, entered the bedroom where Mabvuwa was sleeping and poured petrol on her.
He threw a flaming stick at her before locking the door from outside and running away.
Mabvuwa broke the door and screamed for help. She was assisted by neighbours who poured water on her. She sustained serious burns all over her body.
She was rushed to Chimanimani District Hospital where her condition was said to be serious.
</blockquote>
| <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/man-sets-wife-ablaze/">The Manica Post</a>

Man Pours Petrol On Sleeping Wife, Sets Her On Fire

The trial of the ex-wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa, for attempted murder has been postponed to January next year.
Mubaiwa’s application to have the trial deferred to 2023 was on Thursday granted by Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka.
Mubaiwa is facing a charge of attempting to kill Chiwenga while he was hospitalised in Pretoria, South Africa in 2019.
Lawyer Ryan Sitotombe, who was standing in for Mubaiwa’s lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, told the court that Mubaiwa’s preferred lawyer was set to undergo an operation in South Africa so she was unavailable. Said Sitotombe:
<blockquote>
Following your ruling, we wish to apply for a postponement because her lawyer is due for an operation in SA.
She will not be available because of that and after the operation, she will not be able to walk on her own without the assistance of crutches.
Therefore, to enable the accused’s counsel of choice to represent her we seek postponement to January 17.
</blockquote>
Mubaiwa had sought the postponement of the trial to 20 January pending a High Court determination on whether the Harare Magistrates Court has jurisdiction to preside over the matter as the alleged crime was committed in South Africa. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200004412/vps-ex-wife-trial-postponed-to-2023">NewsDay</a>

Marry Mubaiwa's Trial Postponed To 2023

A 33-year-old woman from Madziwa, Mashonaland Central Province, narrowly escaped death on Sunday after being shot twice, once on the forehead and on the right ear with an FN pistol by her boyfriend.
Provincial police spokesperson Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha said the shooting victim, Patience Makanika, and her boyfriend Bernard Mpofu (47) of Churuma village in Madziwa, were staying together at Ponesaivanhu business centre in Madziwa.
Sgt Maj Chikasha said the two had an argument on Sunday and Makanika asked her boyfriend to vacate their shared residence. He added:
<blockquote>
This did not go down well with Mpofu who got angry, withdrew a pistol and shot his girlfriend once on the forehead and once on the right ear.
Police attended the scene and arrested Mpofu for attempted murder while Makanika was referred to Madziwa Hospital for treatment.
</blockquote>
Makanika’s condition is reportedly stable.
Sgt Maj Chikasha implored people to resolve differences through dialogue rather than resorting to violence. | <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/woman-survives-shooting/">The Herald</a>

Woman Survives After Being Shot Twice By Boyfriend

A man from Zhombe, Midlands Province, was seriously injured after he was scalded with hot cooking oil by his wife who accused him of infidelity.
ZRP spokesperson in Midlands Province, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the incident, saying investigations into the matter were underway. He said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a case of attempted murder where a Zhombe man was scalded with boiling cooking oil by his wife over allegations of infidelity.
</blockquote>
The man, Taurai Hlala, was in the company of his wife Sobrine Muzioni, in the early hours of Sunday, and the couple was listening to music on a cellphone.
Suddenly, audio of a female voice started playing on the phone and a misunderstanding arose between the two. Said Mahoko:
<blockquote>
The suspect is said to have gone to the kitchen where she boiled cooking oil and poured it on the complainant, resulting in him sustaining serious injuries.
</blockquote>
Hlala was rushed to Kwekwe District Hospital where he was further referred to Sally Mugabe Hospital, where he is admitted, in a serious condition. Added Inspector Mahoko:
<blockquote>
Investigations are still underway and the suspect is still at large.
We urge members of the public to consider dialogue when misunderstandings arise than resorting to violence.
We are also appealing to anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect to approach the nearest police station.
</blockquote>
| <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/couple-listening-to-music-on-phone-when-voice-note-from-small-house-pops-up-husband-battling-for-life-after-being-scalded-with-flaming-cooking-oil/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

Wife Scalds Hubby With Cooking Oil Over WhatsApp Voice Note

A bar lady was seriously injured after she was stabbed with a knife by a patron over a US$1 change dispute in Chimanimani.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) acting spokesperson in Manicaland Province, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, said Asther Manyange Uzizo (22) sustained deep cuts after she was stabbed in the right arm and once in the chest by Paul Masaiti.
The incident occurred at Ngangu Business Centre on Saturday, 27 August 2022. Said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka:
<blockquote>
Masaiti went to the bar to buy a quart of beer which was being sold for US$1.50. He tendered US$5.50 to Ms Uzizo and was expecting US$4 as his change, but the bar lady gave him US$3 instead.
An altercation ensued between the two. Masaiti went outside and came back armed with an okapi knife.
He stabbed Ms Uzizo once on the right arm and once on the left side of the chest.
She sustained deep cuts. Masaiti was arrested soon after committing the crime.
</blockquote>
In another incident, a 37-year-old woman, Betty Mhlanga, from Munamba Village in Chipinge, escaped death by a whisker after she was heavily assaulted and stabbed in the head and on her arms with a knife by an unknown man.
Mhlanga had retired to bed in the company of her two kids, aged seven and three respectively, when the suspect pounced on her, demanding cash. Said Asst Insp Chinyoka:
<blockquote>
The suspect broke into the house around 11 pm and strangled Ms Mhlanga in her sleep. As she woke up, the suspect demanded money from her. She said she did not have any money.
The suspect assaulted Ms Mhlanga with a stick several times on her hands and legs. She then lied that she had hidden some money outside.
The accused tied her hands with a rope and force-marched her to the place she was referring to.
After discovering that there was no money there, the suspect dragged Ms Mhlanga back into the house and stabbed her with a knife on the head and on her arms.
Ms Mhlanga managed to untie herself and made a police report after the suspect had left. | <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/patron-leaves-bar-lady-for-dead/">The Manica Post</a>
</blockquote>

Patron Stabs Bar Lady Over US$1 Change

Chipinge businessman Edmore Mwoyongewenyu (43), who was arrested on Thursday last week for attempted murder has been granted bail.
Doda, as he is popularly known, allegedly teamed up with Moses Mazuku, Vincent Mapuranga and seven others who are still at large, to assault a soldier, Shepherd Makwenjere.
Doda accused Makwenjere of dating Naume Makuyana (20), who is one of his eight wives.
He was granted $50 000 bail for attempted murder and $50 000 for firing a firearm by Chipinge Magistrate Frenklin Mukwananzi.
Doda is accused of having produced his loaded pistol and fired twice in the air while assaulting Makwenjere.
His co-accused, Mapuranga and Mazuku were also granted $50 000 bail each.
As part of the bail conditions, the magistrate ordered Doda to continue residing at his given address and not to interfere with state witnesses until the matter is finalised.
He also ordered Doda to report to Chipinge Urban police station twice a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 6 am and 6 pm and to surrender his passport to the clerk of court.
The trio will be back in court on 20 June for routine remand.
Doda, Mapuranga and Mazuku are being represented by Langton Mhungu of Mhungu and Associates.
<h4>More: <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/chipinge-tycoon-doda-granted-100-000-bail/">The Mirror</a></h4>

Chipinge Businessman Who Assaulted A Soldier Granted $100 000 Bail

A Chipinge businessman was arrested and charged with attempted murder after he severely assaulted and injured a Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer who allegedly dated one of his eight wives.
Edmore Mwoyongewenyu (42) popularly known as Doda was arrested last Thursday for assaulting Shepherd Makwenjere (22), a soldier.
Mwoyongewenyu allegedly pointed a pistol at Makwenjere and had him handcuffed and his legs tied before unleashing 10 hired thugs on the soldier.
The businessman reportedly hired 10 hired men armed with iron bars and batons who severely assaulted Makwenjere, who is stationed at the Zimbabwe National Army 1.2 Battalion in Hwange.
Makwenjere is admitted at Victoria Chitepo Hospital in Mutare where he is in a serious condition.
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Mwoyongewenyu has more than eight wives including Naume Makuyana (20) who was allegedly dating Makwenjere.
The businessman, who reportedly owns a fleet of trendy cars and several upmarket houses in Chipinge, is also married to Makuyana’s elder sister Evidence (23).
Allegations are that on 28 May 2022, at around 6 PM Makwenjere of House number 4180 Gaza E Chipinge proceeded to Doda’s homestead to see Naume who had invited him over the phone.
Makwenjere met Makuyana outside the house and was led into the bedroom.
A few minutes later, Doda entered the bedroom in the company of Mapuranga and Mazuku.
It was further alleged that Doda was armed with a pistol while the rest were armed with iron bars, a baton, handcuffs and a sjambok.
Doda allegedly pointed a pistol at Makwenjere and instructed him to lie down while Mazuku handcuffed him.
They also used a rope to tie Makwenjere’s hands and legs. They also tied him to some logs and then severely assaulted him.
It is alleged that the suspects assaulted the complainant for two hours. Doda is also alleged to have added salt to the fresh wounds on the complainant’s back and buttocks.
A ZNA Infantry Battalion vehicle later came and collected Makwenjere and ferried him to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital.
Makuyana’s brother, Artwel Makuyana told Chipinge Times that Doda is married to his two sisters, Evidence (23) and Naume. He said:
<blockquote>
Doda is married to my two sisters Evidence and Naume. Evidence has been married for seven years now and Naume got married in 2018.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/chipinge-tycoon-doda-charged-with-attempted-murder/">The Mirror</a></h4>

Soldier Hospitalised After Severe Assault For Dating One Of Businessman's Eight Wives

A Mwenenzi man was arrested after he allegedly threw his two minor children into an open fire following a misunderstanding with his wife.
Watipaishe Gumbo (28), from Batanai village in Mwenezi under Chief Mazetse, was arrested on 22 May for throwing his two daughters aged 3 and 6 in an open fire.
The two minors sustained burns all over their bodies.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Masvingo Province Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident. He said:
<blockquote>
People should try by all means to stop solving disputes when they are under the influence of alcohol and also they should find a third party who can help them solve disputes in order to avoid misunderstandings with each other.
</blockquote>
On 22 May this year, at around 11 pm, Gumbo arrived home drunk and found his wife Moliphine Moyo (19) sleeping with their two daughters.
He allegedly accused Moyo of having an extramarital affair which led to a misunderstanding and a physical fight.
Gumbo took a machete and threatened to kill his wife who however managed to escape and fled to her brother-in-law Ronias Gumbo (43)’s home, leaving the children behind.
Gumbo allegedly started a fire and then took the children and put them in the burning fire.
The children would jump out of the fire but Gumbo would allegedly catch and throw them back into the fire.
Moyo later returned in the company of his brother who managed to rescue the children who had already sustained burns all over the body.
The following day, a report was made at Choverere police base leading to the arrest of the accused.
The children were taken to Neshuro District Hospital and their conditions were said to be critical.
<h4>More: <a href="https://tellzim.com/mwenezi-man-throws-minor-daughters-in-open-fire-after-argument-with-wife/">TellZim News</a>; <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/father-throws-kids-into-fire-over-wifes-infidelity/">The Mirror</a></h4>

Father Throws Kids Into Open Fire Over Wife’s "Infidelity"

A Chipinge man escaped death by a whisker after he was stabbed in the neck and shoulder in a case of mistaken identity.
Washington Chitokonye, a football fan, allegedly stabbed Trymore Mugariri with an okapi knife in the stomach before vanishing from the scene.
Chitokonye reportedly mistook Mugariri for another fan whom he had had a misunderstanding with earlier during the day.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Manicaland Province, Inspector Norbert Muzondo confirmed the incident. He said:
<blockquote>
The incident happened at Muumbe Football Grounds in Magamba Village in Chief Musikavanhu’s area.
The two were among soccer fans who had gathered at the grounds to watch a soccer match.
During the match, Chitokonye had an altercation with someone who was drunk and was wearing a red T-shirt.
After the match, Chitokonye approached Mugariri who was also wearing a red T-shirt and mistook him for the drunk man he had earlier had an altercation with.
Chitokonye withdrew an okapi knife and stabbed Mugariri on the neck and on the left shoulder.
Chitokonye fled from the scene after realising that he had stabbed the wrong person.
Mugariri, who was writhing in pain sought medical attention at Rimbi Clinic where he was treated and discharged.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/new-mistaken-identity-almost-turns-fatal/">The Manica Post</a></h4>

Mistaken Identity Almost Turns Fatal As Football Fan Stabs Wrong Man

A Chitungwiza self-styled prophet, who reportedly fired shots at his Chipinge shrine, said he had to discharge the firearm to escape from a mob that was baying for his blood.
Bornservia Gumira (Madzibaba Bond) of Masowe Enyenyedzi apostolic sect’s aides, including his younger brother Adam Gumira and Mathew Chatara, were assaulted and injured at his shrine by some machete-wielding people.
They were beaten up when they inquired about the noise that was coming from outside their homestead, in Gumira Village at Chidjururwi under Chief Musikavanhu.
Madzibaba Bond reportedly fired six warning shots to escape during the attack, but his aides were not so lucky as they were assaulted by the mob.
The incident was reported at Chisumbanje Police Base.
H-Metro reported sources as saying some members of the community alleged to have been involved in witchcraft teamed up to attack Madzibaba Bond. Said a source:
<blockquote>
There is a serious rift in the community where some people who were alleged to have items of witchcraft were exposed, with some surrendering their tools of trade.
Some members of the community then teamed up to attack Bond and his team.
They had machetes and other dangerous weapons.
Some surrendered their voodoo but there were others who were against it resulting in the fight.
</blockquote>
Madzibaba Bond, who comes from the Gumira Village, allegedly stirred a hornet’s nest when he challenged the alleged witches who now want him to leave his home area.
Speaking to Pindula News, Madzibaba Bond claimed that there was a ritual murder in the area sometime last year and the case is still under police investigation. He added:
<blockquote>
The murderers harvested the victim’s private parts and eyes and some people were now coming to his shrine to confess their involvement in ritual murders.
These confessions made at his shrine resulted in the fights because those implicated in the rituals murders were angered by the exposures.
… Chidjururwi is a mountain that was a stronghold for witches and traditional leaders and was frequented by government officials in the past.
A powerful traditional healer called Meki also used to stay in the mountain and he had made the place a no-go area even for the police. At one point police officers were attacked with bows and arrows.
</blockquote>
Madzibaba Bond claimed that God sent him to cleanse the area and his success angered his enemies resulting in the mob attacking him and his aides.
Following the shooting incident, the self-styled prophet handed himself in with his gun that was later cleared.
He was facing charges of discharging a firearm. He said:
<blockquote>
I had to escape and spent the night away in hiding after the incident.
The firearm helped me get away as I fired warning shots to gain my freedom.
The firearm has valid paperwork.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>, <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/prophet-survives-attack/">H-Metro</a></h4>

'Madzibaba Bond' Fires Six Shots As He Escapes Mob Attack At Shrine

A self-styled prophet was arrested recently in the Chief Musikavanhu area after he allegedly opened fire on a 46-year-old man as he accused him of stealing his goats.
The incident happened in Chidzvururwi Village in Chief Musikavanhu’s area. Villagers and members of the apostolic sect who were present were left in shock.
The self-proclaimed prophet, Bond Junior Gumira Machiya (28), who is from Harare, shot his victim once on the left shoulder.
It is alleged Machaya shot Phineas Muumbe shortly after he had given him (the complainant), US$100 for unknown reasons.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) acting spokesperson in Manicaland Province Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the incident. He said:
<blockquote>
Machiya who is a Harare-based prophet of an apostolic sect and Muumbe are neighbours and every time Machiya visits his rural home, he would dish out groceries as well as money to his followers.
On this occasion, Machiya assaulted one of the congregants from Harare following a dispute over the church’s leadership.
Muumbe heard screams coming from Machiya’s house and went there to investigate what was happening.
He found Machiya armed with a pistol pointed to the ground. Machiya fired a single shot. He then gave Muumbe US$100 before accusing him of stealing his goats.
</blockquote>
He then pointed the firearm at Muumbe and shot him once on the left shoulder.
Muumbe was assisted by Nonsima Mujere who went on to report the matter to the police.
He was rushed to St Peter’s Mission Hospital where he was admitted.
Machiya was arrested.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/madzibaba-opens-fire-at-shrine/">The Manica Post</a></h4>

'Madzibaba' Shoots Neighbour After Giving Him US$100

Full statement by Zimbabwe Republic Police national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on suspects wanted for attempted murder.
<blockquote>
WANTED PERSON SOUGHT FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER WHICH OCCURRED AT ELDORADO MINE CHINHOYI
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the identification and arrest of suspects involved in a case of attempted murder which occurred on 10 September 2021 at Eldorado Mine Chinhoyi.
On the said date, at around 0600 hours the complainant, who is employed as a security guard at Eldorado Mine, was on his way home to Newlands Farm after knocking off duty.
He was approached by the suspects who apprehended and struck him with an axe all over the body. The complainant sustained serious injuries on the jaws, legs and hands.
The suspects went on to steal two Itel cellphones, two head caps and a pair of safety shoes from the complainant before they disappeared in the bush.
The complainant was helped by a passerby and was referred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals where he is currently admitted.
Eldorado Mine is offering a reward of US$5 000 to anyone with information relating to the identification of the suspects.
Anyone with information to contact National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, Chinhoyi Operations on 0267 2129047 or Police General Headquarters WhatsApp number 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

US$5 000 Reward For Information On Suspects Wanted For Attempted Murder

Police have launched a manhunt for a man from Mafuta village, Mudzi, who killed his two-year-old son before attacking two police officers with an axe and stones who were investigating the murder incident.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Steven Nyakarenda (37) on 2 September struck Constable Shiri on the head with a rock and Assistant Inspector Kugotsi with an axe on the head and shoulder before fleeing from the scene.
The duo was part of a team of police officers who had gone to Nyakarenda’s homestead to investigate the murder case. A statement issued by Asst Comm Nyathi this Wednesday says:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is concerned with the conduct of some criminals who are now resorting to attacking police officers while in the process of effecting arrests in the country. 
In this regard, the Police will brook no nonsense in dealing with such criminals who attack police officers. The public is reminded that according to the country’s laws attacking police officers whilst there are performing constitutional responsibilities is punishable with imprisonment once one is taken to court.
 The recent attack on two police officers by a murder suspect, Steven Nyakarenda (37) on 2 September 2021 in Mudzi will be fully investigated.
 Police in Nyamapanda received information that the suspect had killed his two-year-old son at Mafuta Village, Mudzi. 
A team of police officers reacted and went to Steven Nyakarenda’s homestead to investigate the matter. On arrival, the team informed the suspect of the allegations and told him to accompany them to Nyamapanda Police Station for further inquiries. 
The suspect then went inside his hut and came back armed with an axe. He picked a stone and struck Constable Shiri on the head. 
The suspect went on to strike Assistant Inspector Kugotsi with an axe on the head and shoulder before fleeing from the scene. He is currently on the run.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact any nearest Police Station or National Complaints Desk on (242) 70 36 31 or Police General Headquarters WhatsApp number 0712 800 107.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Killer Dad Axes Police Officers And Flees

Two security guards at Vibranium Mine in Shamva were critically injured after they were shot by a colleague in a suspected case of mistaken identity.
The injured guards are admitted to Shamva Hospital where they are receiving treatment for their wounds.
The assailant, Garikai Chakaipa (55) allegedly shot his colleagues who were on patrol at the other end of the mine.
The incident occurred on 17 January this month while the trio was on duty.
It is alleged that Chakaipa, who was armed with a shotgun and operating at a different site, randomly fired at his colleagues, suspecting that they were intruders.
Chakaipa was arrested and has since appeared at Bindura Magistrate Courts facing charges of attempted murder.
He has been remanded in custody to the 30th of this month for trial.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/two-security-guards-shot-at-a-mine-in-shamva-in-suspected-case-of-mistaken-identity/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ZBC News</a></h4>

Mistaken Identity: Guard Shoots Colleagues At Mine In Shamva

A 32-year-old man from Muzaza village in Mt Darwin on Thursday struck his wife with an axe three times accusing her of infidelity.
Knowledge Chimukanika was arrested on Friday at a nearby village where he was found drinking beer.
He was expected to appear in court this Monday charged with attempted murder.
Chimukanika’s wife, Elgin Chikambeka (25) was rushed to Mount Darwin Hospital for treatment.
Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the incident.
A witness, Netsai Motsi said that Chimukanika accused his wife of cheating and went to get an axe from his mother, Esther Kambira’s homestead. She said:
<blockquote>Chimukanika suspected that his wife, who is a vendor at Mount Darwin marketplace, was cheating and went to her workplace where he insulted her and threw her wares away.
We helped her pick them up and left for home. Upon arrival, her husband, who was drunk, took spare keys and locked her inside before going to his mother’s place to collect an axe.
He came back with the axe, unlocked the door and struck her three times on the forehead.</blockquote>
Chimukanika allegedly fled from the scene after committing the crime, leaving his wife lying in a pool of blood.
Her mother-in-law came to her rescue and rushed her to Mount Darwin Hospital.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/03/man-axes-cheating-wife-3-times/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Man Axes 'Cheating' Wife 3 Times, Goes To Drink Beer

A 43-year-old man sustained severe burns when his ex-girlfriend poured petrol on him before setting him alight following a misunderstanding over the contents of a peace order.
Paddington Chinyoka of Chibanda village in Mashonaland East province is in a critical condition at Marondera Provincial Hospital after being attacked by his ex-girlfriend Margaret Muranduri (29).
Muranduri has since been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tendai Mwanza confirmed the incident on Tuesday and urged the public not to use violence to resolve misunderstandings. He said:
<blockquote>Violence is unacceptable and never should it be used as a tool to settle disputes. People should learn to find amicable ways to solve any misunderstandings.</blockquote>
The incident reportedly took place on 29 December last year at around 11 pm at Muranduri’s home.
Muranduri had called Chinyoka to come to her place and collect a copy of a peace order when the two clashed, with the complainant arguing that the order was too harsh on him.
This resulted in a quarrel between the two and when Chinyoka attempted to open a gas cylinder which was in the room in a bid to set Muranduri on fire, the latter allegedly picked up a container with petrol, splashed the contents on Chinyoka and set him on fire.
A neighbour rescued Chinyoka by putting out the fire and rushing him to Marondera Provincial Hospital.
The matter was reported to police, leading to Muranduri’s arrest.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/01/woman-splashes-petrol-on-ex-boyfriend-sets-him-ablaze/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Woman Pours Petrol On Ex-boyfriend, Sets Him On Fire

A Chirundu motorist injured two police officers after he attempted to run over them while they were doing patrols to ensure that residents were in compliance with the 21-day national lockdown to control the spread of the COVID-19.
Andrew Matsika allegedly tried to run over Constable Chimberengwa and Constable Chinyandu after the two officers confronted him while he was fixing his car last Thursday.
Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they were investigating the incident. He said:
<blockquote>Police are investigating an incident where the suspect tried to run over Constable Chinyandu, who suffered minor injuries, before engaging the reverse gear that saw Constable Chimberengwa suffer head injuries.
He was later ferried to Mutenderi Mission Hospital while Chinyandu was attended at Chirundu clinic.</blockquote>
Residents in the border town have complained that the law enforcement agents were using heavy-handed tactics to keep them at home.
Meanwhile, videos of police officers torturing residents found wandering on the streets during the lockdown have begun to surface online, with one report claiming that drunk officers beat a Victoria resident to a pulp after they found him standing in his yard.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2020/04/05/lockdown-cops-injured-chirundu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Standard</a></h4>

Motorist Runs Over 2 Lockdown Cops In Chirundu

The Vice president’s wife <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marry_Chiwenga">Marry Chiwenga</a> will be back in court today for her bail hearing on the attempted murder case The Daily News reports. Marry’s freedom bid will also be heard before the High Court on December 30 other charges.
Harare magistrate denied her bail as she was facing schedule three offences. Marry was arrested on 14 December on forgery, money laundering and externalisation charges and was further charged with attempted murder and is being investigated for the way she handled the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mushamukadzi_Zimbabwe_Armed_Forces_Foundation">Musha Mukadzi Armed Defence Forces Foundation</a> and <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/latest-on-vp-chiwengas-wife-marry-more-charges-emerge/">taking her aides’ money whenever they went on a foreign trip. </a>
More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2019/12/27/vp-s-wife-back-in-court-today">Daily News</a>

Marry Chiwenga Back In Court Today

The State is opposed to the granting of bail to Vice President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Constantino_Chiwenga" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Constantino Chiwenga’s</a> estranged wife, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marry_Chiwenga" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marry Chiwenga</a>, for fear that she will finish off the former Army General after she allegedly attempted to take his life while he was bedridden in South Africa.
While making his submissions in the Harare Magistrates’ Court on Monday, where Marry was charged with attempted murder, prosecutor Michael Reza said:
<blockquote>The State believes that the accused person if admitted to bail will commit an offence. She has been placed on remand on a charge of attempted murder, meaning her mission in South Africa was not successful.
She did not succeed in killing the vice president in South Africa, meaning she has unfinished business with the vice president.
If released on bail she will go all out to ensure the aborted mission is completed.</blockquote>
Marry appeared at the Harare regional court on Monday morning where she was formally placed on remand on the charge of attempting to kill her husband while he was gravely ill at a South African hospital in July.
The former model was initially charged with the externalization of US$1 million, fraudulently seeking to solemnise her marriage with neither Chiwenga’s knowledge nor consent and money laundering.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2019/12/16/wife-still-wants-to-kill-chiwenga-prosecutor-claims-vp-s-life-is-currently-in-danger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

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