A 33-year-old gold panner from Chinhoyi, Tafadzwa Nkonde, has been charged with murder after allegedly raping and killing a woman who refused his US$5 offer for sex.
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe confirmed the charges, stating that Nkonde appeared before the Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court under Section 47 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act.
The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, when Nkonde approached Nokuthula Mazivisa as she walked to her garden in the Dandadale area of Chinhoyi. After offering her US$5 for sex, which she declined, Nkonde reportedly became violent, grabbing her by the neck and dragging her into the bushes, where he raped her.
Following the assault, Nkonde allegedly forced Mazivisa to ingest pesticide from her handbag and fled. Alerted by her groans, Passers-by found her and witnessed Nkonde returning to the scene. Mazivisa, still conscious, identified him and recounted the attack before succumbing to her injuries at a nearby hospital. Nkonde has been remanded in custody until September 18, 2024.
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South African musician Ndivhudzannyi “Makhadzi” Ralivhona has unveiled the cover for her highly anticipated album *Miracle Child*, set to be released on October 7. The album cover has already garnered significant attention, blending personal narrative with artistic expression to captivate and provoke.
Inspired by the cover of Barbadian singer Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty’s *Unapologetic*, Makhadzi’s album artwork features her unclothed, with words such as “miscarriage,” “polygamy,” “close mic,” “mojolo,” “Sars,” “art and culture,” “BET,” “one-woman show,” and “Phalaphala” painted across her body. Read More
