Man jailed 18 years for raping minor

A MAN from Rugare in Harare was yesterday sentenced to 18 years in jail for raping a 10-year-old minor who resides at church premises.

Shame Chichengwa (61) had pleaded not guilty during trial but Harare magistrate Sandra Mupindu sentenced him to 18 years and suspended three years on condition of good behaviour.

Chichengwa will serve an effective 15 years at Chikurubi Maximum Prison.

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