A 43-year-old landlady from Vumbachikwe Mine has been sentenced to an effective 17 years in prison after being convicted of abusing her four-year-old tenant's son. The conviction followed a full trial at the Gwanda magistrates’ court, where she was found guilty of one count of aggravated indecent assault. She was initially sentenced to 20 years, with three years suspended on condition of good behaviour, leaving a 17-year custodial term.
The abuse came to light in late November 2025 after the child attempted to re-enact the assault with his seven-year-old brother at their family home. According to court documents, the woman had called the minor into her house and coerced him into performing an act. The four-year-old later tried to imitate the same act with his older sibling, raising concern within the family.
“The children’s mother became suspicious after witnessing this behaviour and, together with a neighbour, questioned the young boy,” a statement presented in court read. “It was during this conversation that the child disclosed the landlady had previously subjected him to similar
abuse. The matter was immediately reported to the police, leading to the offender’s arrest.”Apa anenge achinyengwa by 50 year olds achiramba ozonobata mwana ane 4 years. Dai chikafira mujere chimuroyi4 yrz haaa nyere yacho inenge yanyanyodiiko???
