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Man jailed 20 years for killing pregnant wife

A Bulawayo man has been jailed for 20 years after he killed his pregnant wife after an argument over infidelity.

The man, Tsoanelo Sibanda (39) appeared before Bulawayo High Court charged with murder.

He murdered his 38-year-old old wife, Letshani Ndlovu who was seven months pregnant at that time.

He was sentenced to 20 years effective in prison

National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe

It was reported that on May 18, 2016, in Ntalale, Guyu, Matabeleland South, the couple had a heated argument over infidelity.

In a fit of rage, Sibanda chased his wife and brutally struck her twice with a stone, once on the head and once on the left ear, leaving her unconscious and bleeding.

Despite efforts to save her, Letshani passed away before reaching the hospital.

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