A man killed his wife after an altercation after she bought a satchel using the money that was meant for buying relish.
The Zvishavane man, Nobert Mhlanga appeared before the Gweru High Court on murder charges.
Nobert was 38 years old at the time he murdered his wife (37).
He was convicted and sentenced to 18 years imprisonment, confirmed the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe confirmed:
The authority encourages members of the public to desist from violence and resolve their disputes amicably or seek third-party mediation.
On April 14, 2022, a misunderstanding arose between the couple.
They were at their homestead at Tagwirei village, Chief Mazvihwa, Zvishavane.
The now deceased had bought a satchel using the money she had been given by the accused person for relish.
The misunderstanding escalated and the accused person assaulted the deceased with open hands several times all over the body before dragging her outside where he struck her three times on the head using a hoe.
He also struck her with bricks all over the body and she died on the spot.
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