Man kills 'cheating' wife after busting her with lover

Police in Mashonaland Central province have arrested a Bindura man for allegedly murdering his wife after catching her in a compromising position with another man suspected to be her lover.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect, identified as Justice Pondani (34), was taken into custody following the violent altercation.

"Police in Bindura arrested Justice Pondani (34) for a case of murder which occurred on February 12, 2025, at a house in Woodbrooke, Chiwaridzo in Bindura. The suspect attacked his wife, Grace Chareka (34), by pushing her head several times against the wall after allegedly finding her with a boyfriend. The victim died on the spot," said Nyathi.

Authorities have since launched investigations into the matter, and the suspect is expected to appear in court soon.

Meanwhile, police in Nyanga are investigating another murder case involving a Form Four student who allegedly struck his father, Tazvionesa Chitehwe (47), to death with an axe following an argument on February 13, 2025, at Nyamugafata Village.

According to preliminary reports, the dispute arose after the suspect had been away from home for two days without informing his father of his whereabouts. The confrontation escalated, resulting in the fatal attack.

Law enforcement officials have urged members of the public to seek amicable conflict resolution methods and avoid resorting to violence.