A 43-year-old landlady from Vumbachikwe Mine has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by the Gwanda Magistrates' Court after being convicted of aggravated indecent assault against a four-year-old tenant.
The offence occurred in late November 2025, when the woman coerced the child into sexual activity.
The abuse came to light after the victim attempted to imitate the act with his seven-year-old brother.
Alarmed, the children's mother and a neighbour questioned him, and he disclosed that the landlady had previously subjected him to similar abuse.
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The matter was promptly reported to the police, leading to the offender's arrest.
A medical examination of the minor was conducted, and the findings were presented in court as evidence.
The court heard that the landlady had taken advantage of her position of trust and authority over the child, who was living in her care.
The severity of the offence and the impact on the young victim were taken into account during sentencing.
The prosecution secured a conviction, and the court handed down the 17-year prison sentence.
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