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Man kills 14-year-old daughter over love relationship with neighbor

A Nyanga father beat up his 14-year-old daughter who later died of injuries sustained after he accused her of falling into a love relationship with a neighbor.

Police said on Saturday that Amos Rutendo Nyamangodo of Nyanga has been arrested “in connection with a case of murder in which his daughter, Rufaro Nyamangodo, 14, died on 29 December 2023 after allegedly being hit with a mulberry tree switch all over the body on 23 December 2023 at Mangwanda Village, Mutasa, Honde Valley.

“The suspect had allegedly accused the victim of having an affair with a neighbor,” police said.

Cases of parents beating up and killing their children are common in Zimbabwe. Most parents believe severe punishment is best for their children.

In other news – Winky D fills up HICC for 2023 ShutDown

Renowned Zimbabwean musician, Winky D, has drawn a massive crowd into the Harare International Conference Centre this Sunday, marking a phenomenal end to the year 2023.

The event, aptly titled ā€œ2 Decades of Excellence,ā€ celebrates Winky Dā€™s illustrious career in the music industry. As the sun set over Harare, earlier on, the conference center transformed into a vibrant hub of energy, with fans from all corners of the city and beyond converging to witness a historic performance. Read More

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