A 40-year-old man from Chipinge who broke into a woman’s home armed with a knife, threatened to kill her and her 12-year-old nephew, raped her and stole a cellphone and groceries has been sentenced to an effective 30 years in prison.
The man was convicted of rape and robbery by the Chipinge Regional Magistrates’ Court.
The court heard that on September 18, 2026, at around 1am, the offender entered the complainant’s bedroom while she was asleep.
Armed with an okapi knife, he threatened to kill her if she raised the alarm.
He then moved around the house and threatened the complainant’s 12-year-old nephew, ordering him to remain silent.
The State proved that the offender demanded money from the complainant before raping her.
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After the attack, he stole a Huawei cellphone valued at US$90 and groceries worth approximately US$30 before fleeing the scene.
The matter came to light after the victim informed her husband when he returned from a funeral.
A police report was subsequently filed, leading to the offender’s arrest.
On the rape charge, the court sentenced him to 20 years in prison, with two years suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour.
On the robbery charge, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison, bringing his effective sentence to 30 years.
He was remanded in custody to serve his sentence.
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