HARARE, Apr.15，2026 (NewsDay Live) – A 38-year-old man from Southlea Park has been sentenced to an effective nine months in prison for physically assaulting his girlfriend following a dispute over his HIV status.
The man, who could not be named for legal reasons, appeared before a Mbare magistrate facing charges of physical abuse. The court sentenced him to a 12-month jail term, with three months suspended on condition of good behaviour.
The incident occurred on March 8, 2026, at Southlea Park shopping centre.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the man repeatedly punched his 31-year-old girlfriend in the face after she accused him of infecting her with HIV.
Medical examination results for the victim were presented as evidence during the trial to confirm the extent of the physical injuries sustained in the assault.
