Trevor Dongo’s girlfriend, Tanaka Mafukidze (24), and her friend Prudent Chipo Musimike (25) have appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court over the malicious damage to his property.
The incident that occurred in March has been shrouded in many mixed reactions and theories.
The matter is set for trial on June 11, 2025.
It is alleged that on March 21, 2025, a flat at 9 Residell Flat in Harare, belonging to Rosemary Danda, caught fire.
Danda was alerted by her brother and upon arrival, observed the flat burning and two seemingly inebriated women at the scene.
Initial investigations led to Danda’s tenant, Trevor Dongo.
It was discovered that on the day of the incident, Dongo was with his girlfriend, Tanaka, who had been out for lunch with her friend, Prudent.
Dongo invited Tanaka to his flat, and she arrived with Prudent.
Upon Prudent’s entry, a disagreement reportedly arose between Dongo and Tanaka concerning Prudent’s presence.
Dongo left to pick up a friend, and while he was gone, Tanaka and Prudent continued to argue and, in the process, set the house on fire.
When Dongo returned, he found his property burning, and the estimated value of the damaged property is US$21,178.00.
