Bar assault turns fatal, 3 women charged with murder

Three women from Mabvuku have been charged with murder after allegedly assaulting a man at a bar in Old Tafara, leading to his death two days later.

Mavis Gambiza (36), Sharon Tayengwa (26), and Sharon Mafushe appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Mr. Isheunesu Matova and were remanded in custody to March 3, pending indictment for trial.

According to the State, represented by prosecutor Mr. Rufaro Chonzi, the incident occurred in the early hours of February 13 at Babylon Bar in Old Tafara. The three women reportedly confronted Charles Julius, accusing him of stealing Gambiza's cellphone.

An altercation ensued, during which the trio allegedly struck Julius repeatedly on the head with a pot and other unidentified objects, causing severe injuries.

Julius was taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for treatment under Mabvuku police reference OB1027/25 and was discharged the same day. However, he succumbed to his injuries two days later at his home.

Police arrested the accused women on the day of Julius' death, leading to their court appearance.

Magistrate Matova informed the trio that they would have to apply for bail at the High Court.