HARARE, Jun 3, 2026 (NewsDay Live) - An 18-year-old man from Gokwe South district has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison for raping his 42-year-old aunt last month.
In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said the teenager turned against his aunt and abused her while they were walking together to a nearby village for casual work.
Along the way, the offender turned on the victim, grabbing her by the neck and tripping her to the ground. The victim fell on her back and fought back bravely, but she was ultimately overpowered by the offender, who then raped her.
She was later rescued by a passerby who heard her shouting for help and rushed to the scene.
The matter was subsequently reported to the police, leading to the arrest of the offender.