Harare Man Jailed 15 Years for Raping Ex-Wife
A Harare man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping his ex-wife. The offender was also handed an additional two-month sentence for physically assaulting their daughter during the incident.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the offence occurred on the night of 25 June 2025 at the woman’s home in Glaudina Phase 2, where the man had gone under the pretext of resolving a family matter.
The situation took a violent turn when the man allegedly demanded an apology from his ex-wife. Upon her refusal, he locked the bedroom door, became aggressive, and raped her.
Before committing the offence, he also assaulted their daughter and forced her out of the room.
The victim reported the attack the following morning after confiding in a relative.
The matter was brought to the attention of the police, resulting in the man’s arrest and subsequent prosecution at the Harare Magistrates’ Court.
In a statement, the NPA stressed that no form of relationship justifies control or ownership over another person’s body. It said:
No form of relationship grants anyone ownership or control over
another’s body. Consent must be respected at all times.
The NPA urges all victims to report abuse, the law is here to protect
you.
Society must unite in rejecting all forms of sexual and domestic violence.
