A woman from Maphisa, Kezi, Matabeleland South Province was last week convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the High Court sitting at Bulawayo for killing her husband.
Sindiso Ndlovu (42) was found guilty of murder as defined in Section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), on 19 October 2019 in Maphisa, Ndlovu, set her husband, Busani Ncube, ablaze with the intent to kill him.
The couple had a domestic dispute in their bedroom over the now deceased’s infidelity. During the altercation, Ndlovu locked the door and doused Ncube with petrol before setting him on fire.
The police were alerted, leading to Ndlovu’s arrest. Ncube was initially treated at Maphisa District Hospital before being transferred to United Bulawayo Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on January 8, 2020.
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Unknown suspects broke into the farmhouse Montana Vista Farm in Kezi, Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province and went away with several guns, Viceroy brandy, cash and household goods.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the incident occurred between 19 and 21 April this year. He said:
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The ZRP is appealing for information that may assist in the investigation of a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred between 19/04/23 and 21/04/23 at Montana Vista Farm, Kezi.
Unknown suspects broke into the farmhouse during the complainant’s absence before stealing, a 303 rifle, two shotgun rifles, an air gun, 25x 12-bore rounds, 15 x 303 rounds, 50 x 2,2 rifle rounds, two cellphones, ZWL$ 2 000, ZAR 3000 and US$300 cash as well as 3 x 750 ml Viceroy brandy, among other household goods.
Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.
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Burglars often target homes and businesses that they perceive as vulnerable, such as those with poor lighting, weak or inadequate locks, or no security systems.
Measures that can be put in place to combat burglary include installing security cameras and alarms, reinforcing doors and windows, and ensuring that outdoor areas are well-lit.
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A 25-year-old bartender has been arrested for fatally stabbing a man with an Okapi knife on Unity Day in Kezi.
The suspect killed the now-deceased after accusing him of attacking him with a catapult and then stealing a bottle of whisky.
According to a statement issued by the Police, the incident occurred at Donkwe Donkwe Business Centre. Police said:
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Police in Kezi have arrested a bar attendant, Wilson Mugandi aged 25 in connection with a case of murder that occurred on December 22, 2022 at a bar at Donkwe Donkwe Business Centre.
The suspect stabbed the victim, Mduduzi Moyo aged 21, with an Okapi knife on the chest, thigh, and waist after alleging that the victim had attacked him using a catapult before stealing a bottle of whisky from the bar.
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