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'Miniskirts will get you raped'

Chief Fortune Charumbira, who is also a Senator, has urged women to avoid wearing mini-skirts, arguing that the clothing is inconsistent with Zimbabwean culture and could attract unwanted male attention.Charumbira made the remarks while ad…

Published: 24 Oct 2026 at 18:16hrs | 2266 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda serial rape, murder suspect arrested

A 30-year-old man suspected of being a serial rapist and murderer has appeared in court in Gwanda facing one count of murder and two counts of rape, as police reportedly investigate other possible cases.Nqobani Ncube, who has no fixed abod…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:34hrs | 808 | by Staff reporter

Harare man accused of raping niece 3 times

A 60-year-old Harare man has appeared in court facing three counts of rape after allegedly sexually assaulting his 16-year-old niece on separate occasions between April and October this year.The accused allegedly used threats and physical …

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:03hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter

Prophet arrested for raping wife's younger sister

A 54-year-old self-styled prophet from Ruwa has been arrested for allegedly raping his wife's younger sister at a shrine in Sunway City.Madzibaba Edmore Nyambo, a member of Johanne Masowe yeChishanu, is reportedly based in Sunway City, whe…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:40hrs | 1777 | by Staff reporter

Man rapes ex-lover at knife point

A 32-YEAR-OLD woman was allegedly assaulted and raped at knifepoint by her former lover while her new partner was forced to watch during a disturbing incident in Kambuzuma.The woman was reportedly sleeping with her new lover, Tinashe Kamuk…

Published: 10 Sep 2026 at 18:56hrs | 1804 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed 15 years for raping ex-wife at knifepoint

A 35-year-old Bulawayo man has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping his former wife while threatening her with a knife.The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the complainant, wa…

Published: 06 Sep 2026 at 08:46hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter

Woman alleges repeated rape at Madzibaba's shrine

A 21-year-old woman has alleged that she was repeatedly raped at a shrine in Budiriro after being ordered to remain there for spiritual healing.The woman alleges that the abuse was perpetrated by Madzibaba Enock, whose real name is Hebert …

Published: 26 Aug 2026 at 06:48hrs | 913 | by Staff reporter

Herdsman jailed 12 years for boss' daughter rape

A 28-YEAR-OLD herdsman from Gwanda has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping his employer's 11-year-old daughter after she had been left in his custody.The man, from the Guyu area, cannot be named to protect the identity of the m…

Published: 19 Aug 2026 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Rape accused hip hop star Holy Ten released on $500 bail

Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Holy Ten has been granted US$500 bail after appearing before Harare magistrate Jesse Kufa on allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl.The 27-year-old musician, whose real name is Mukudzei Modecay Chitsama, appeare…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 18:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Holy Ten promised to feature girl (14) in video

THE teenage girl, who was allegedly raped by Holy Ten in Hatfield on Monday, met the Hip Hop star on social media, according to sources.The 14-year-old was staying in South Africa at the time she linked up with Holy Ten, who was arrested o…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 17:53hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter

High school pupils jailed 15 years for raping schoolmate

Regional Magistrate Sekai Chiwundura has sentenced two former Masasi High School pupils to 15 years in jail after convicting them of raping a minor schoolmate l

Published: 19 Jul 2026 at 11:53hrs | | by Staff reportetr

Man rapes brother's two wives 'to punish him'

A 35-year-old man from Sanangwe Village under Chief Chikwanda in Masvingo has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment after admitting to raping his brother's two wives, claiming he wanted to "fix" his brother over a long-standing family d…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cop acquitted of rape charge

A 47-year-old police officer based at Chikuku Police Base in Bikita has been acquitted of rape after the court found that he and the complainant were in a consensual relationship at the time of the alleged incident.Masvingo Magistrate Arch…

Published: 05 Jul 2026 at 11:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teacher breaks down in court during colleague's rape trial

A high school teacher broke down in tears while giving evidence in a Bulawayo court on Tuesday during the trial of a fellow teacher accused of raping her on two occasions.The emotional testimony prompted the courtroom to be cleared as the …

Published: 02 Jul 2026 at 12:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man falls asleep after raping a woman

A 35-year-old Beitbridge man who fell asleep after allegedly raping a woman has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after his victim escaped and raised the alarm while he was still asleep.Adam Sibanda, of Malala Village under…

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 19:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Prophet' jailed 15 years for rape

A SELF-PROCLAIMED prophet from Beitbridge has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping his brother's 18-year-old stepdaughter.The 52-year-old man, whose identity has been withheld to protect the survivor's priva…

Published: 29 Jun 2026 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prophet rapes congregant during 'cleansing' ceremony

A self-styled prophet from Gweru has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping a congregant who had sought spiritual assistance at his shrine in Mkoba 4.According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe…

Published: 19 Jun 2026 at 07:55hrs | 790 | by Staff reporter

Man sexually abused by women in Harare

A 45-year-old Chitungwiza man was allegedly sexually assaulted and robbed by three women after being lured into a vehicle while travelling from Harare to Chitungwiza on Sunday, police have confirmed.According to police, the complainant boa…

Published: 18 Jun 2026 at 14:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba Gathry, wife face rape allegations

A FAITH healer and his wife were yesterday hauled to the Harare Magistrates Court facing allegations of raping a minor.Gathry Chiredzero (49), his wife Diana Chauke (37) and the complainant's biological mother (45) — whose name was withhel…

Published: 18 Jun 2026 at 14:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teen student allegedly raped by step father for 6 years

A TEENAGE student has allegedly been subjected to rape, on multiple occasions, sometimes at knife point, by her stepfather in a period stretching over SIX years.The student is now 15.Jonathan Takwilo, 48, of Hatcliffe, was arrested on Mond…

Published: 17 Jun 2026 at 08:32hrs | 1192 | by Staff reporter

Fake truck driver in court for raping 2 elderly women

A 51-year-old man accused of posing as a cross-border truck driver to lure women into secluded areas before allegedly robbing and raping them has appeared before the Masvingo Regional Magistrates' Court facing serious criminal charges.Lawr…

Published: 29 May 2026 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

War veteran jailed 10 years for raping niece

A retired senior soldier and war veteran, Harry Mangani, has been sentenced to an effective 10 years in prison after being convicted of raping his teenage niece a decade ago.Mutare regional magistrate Sekai Chiwundura handed down the sente…

Published: 28 May 2026 at 18:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sangoma attempts suicide after rape conviction

A traditional healer from Masvingo allegedly attempted to commit suicide in court moments after being sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping an 18-year-old woman during a purported spiritual cleansing ritual.Obvious Mauyire (35), of Ma…

Published: 24 May 2026 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court issues warrant for AFM Pastor over rape allegations

A warrant of arrest has been issued for Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastor Chirashanye Magora (53), after he failed to appear in court for routine remand proceedings.The warrant was issued by Regional Magistrate Innocent Bepura after Mag…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:04hrs | 921 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya rape trial set for May 15

The rape trial of Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya will resume on May 15 before the Harare Magistrates Court, with proceedings now focusing on his application to refer constitutional issues to the Constitutional Cou…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bar owner robbed, raped

Police in Dangamvura are investigating a disturbing case in which a bar owner was raped and robbed by an unknown armed assailant who broke into her premises in the high-density suburb.The incident occurred on April 16 at around 10pm after …

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 19:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teacher convicted of rape granted bail pending appeal

A teacher from Founders High School who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping a 17-year-old pupil has been granted bail pending appeal by the High Court.Obed Rwatiringa, a Biology teacher from Barham Green suburb in Bulawayo, was …

Published: 20 Apr 2026 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teen jailed 15 years for raping grandmother

A 19-year-old man from Bikita has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping his 73-year-old grandmother.The unnamed offender was sentenced by the Masvingo Regional Magistrates' Court, with Regional Magistrate Inn…

Published: 10 Apr 2026 at 17:38hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter

Prophet in court facing rape charge

A 27-year-old self-proclaimed prophet from Harare has appeared in court facing rape charges after allegedly luring a 23-year-old woman under the guise of offeri

Published: 08 Apr 2026 at 10:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teen rapes cousin

A 17-year-old boy from Inyathi has been sentenced to perform 240 hours of community service after being convicted of raping his 12-year-old cousin.The teenager, from Balanda Village 8, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Ms. Sibon…

Published: 07 Apr 2026 at 09:23hrs | 1135 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean woman accused of trafficking victim into rape ordeal

A 37-year-old Zimbabwean woman based in Namibia has appeared in court in Harare on allegations of orchestrating a human trafficking scheme that allegedly resulted in the sexual assault of a fellow Zimbabwean.Chido Kagoro appeared before Ha…

Published: 27 Mar 2026 at 11:52hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter

Court acquits prosecutor over rape case controversy

The High Court has acquitted Chipinge Regional Prosecutor Timothy Tafadzwa Katsande of charges related to altering facts in a rape case involving a 13-year-old girl.Justice Sijabuliso Siziba, sitting at the High Court in Mutare, quashed bo…

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 20:44hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter

Court suspends Prophet Magaya's rape trial

The High Court has temporarily halted the rape trial of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Walter Magaya.The trial, which was scheduled to continue at the Magistrates' Court, was stayed after High Court Judge Tawanda Chita…

Published: 14 Mar 2026 at 11:24hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter

Woman raped by armed intruders in church break-in

A woman from Bluffhill was sexually assaulted by suspected robbers who broke into a church residence in the early hours of Sunday morning.Sources said the incident occurred around 2am when three assailants reportedly forced their way into …

Published: 10 Mar 2026 at 18:09hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter

High school teacher jailed 20 years for raping pupil

A Bulawayo teacher has been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison for raping a 17-year-old learner.Obed Rwatiringa, who resides in Barham Green suburb, was convicted of rape by Magistrate Lungile Ncube.In delivering the sentence, Mr…

Published: 10 Mar 2026 at 06:10hrs | 1553 | by Staff reporter

Old Mutual manager raped UZ student intern

A business development manager at Old Mutual, Musa Nyasha Dube Manyika, has been convicted of raping a student from the University of Zimbabwe who was undertaking an internship at the financial services firm.Manyika was convicted on two co…

Published: 06 Mar 2026 at 06:23hrs | 2499 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man appears in court over alleged maize field rape

A 27-year-old Bulawayo man has appeared in court facing rape charges after he allegedly attacked a woman and dragged her into a maize field before sexually assaulting her.Marvelous Tshuma (27), of Mbundane suburb, appeared before Western C…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 10:34hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter

Pastor arrested over rape allegations

An Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastor based in Mucheke, Masvingo, was arrested last week after a 13-year-old girl he lived with reported him to police for mul

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 11:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Healer jailed 15 years for raping, impregnating client

A 45-year-old self-proclaimed traditional healer from Mvuma has been sentenced to an effective 15-year prison term after being convicted of repeatedly raping an

Published: 28 Feb 2026 at 10:17hrs | 639 | by Staff reporter

Founders High teacher rapes pupil in science lab

A 40-year-old biology teacher from Founders High School, Obey Rwatiringa, has appeared in court accused of raping a 17-year-old Form Six boarding pupil at the school.Rwatiringa, from Barham Green, appeared before Magistrate Mark Dzira and …

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 09:59hrs | 2097 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed 20 years for raping minor

A 21-year-old man from Mufakose has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison after being convicted of crimes involving a two-year-old child.The accused appeared before Harare magistrate Noel Mupeiwa, wh…

Published: 24 Feb 2026 at 08:53hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter

Father rapes, impregnates daughter

A man from Waterfalls, Harare, has appeared in court accused of repeatedly raping his 15-year-old daughter, reportedly resulting in her pregnancy.The accused was brought before Harare Regional Magistrate Sandra Mupindu yesterday and was no…

Published: 24 Feb 2026 at 08:52hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter

Man (46) caught raping 15-year-old niece

A 46-year-old man from Gwanda has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of raping his 15-year-old niece. The accused, whose name is withheld for ethical reasons, was found guilty despite pleading not guilty to the char…

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 09:25hrs | 925 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for raping mentally ill girl

A 35-year-old barber from Victoria Falls has been sentenced to an effective 40 years in prison after being convicted of raping a 13-year-old mentally ill girl.Nidson Kamhunga was found guilty of rape by Hwange regional magistrate, Mr Sheph…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man rapes, impregnates stepdaughter

A Kuwadzana man was yesterday sentenced to 18 years in prison at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison after being found guilty of raping and impregnating his 15-year-old stepdaughter.The convict appeared before Harare magistrate Noel Mupeiwa,…

Published: 11 Feb 2026 at 22:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Senior cop acquitted of assault charges

A senior Zimbabwe Republic Police officer based in Gweru has been acquitted of assault charges after a magistrate ruled that the complainant had fabricated the allegations in an apparent bid to seek revenge after he refused to marry her.Ar…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 19:08hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter

Lecturer on the run after alleged student rape

A lecturer at Morgan Zintec College, Happiness Karengo, is reportedly on the run following allegations that he raped a 30-year-old female student at the institution.According to the complaint, the incident occurred last November. The stude…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 19:06hrs | 1126 | by Staff reporter

Former prominent banker faces rape charges

Former Renaissance Financial Holdings group chief executive officer, Patterson Timba (59), is expected to appear before the Kadoma Magistrates Court this afternoon facing a rape charge.According to the State outline, Timba allegedly raped …

Published: 09 Feb 2026 at 21:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cyrene Mission land grabbers issued with eviction notices

Illegal settlers occupying Cyrene Farm, owned by the Anglican Province of Central Africa Church's Diocese of Matabeleland, have been formally served with eviction notices and given 30 days to leave the property. The farm, located in Figtre…

Published: 03 Feb 2026 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

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