Second suspect arrested over murder of businessman Mutangadura

POLICE have arrested a second suspect Given Mandizadza (34) in connection with the murder of Ruwa businessman Joseph Mutangadura.

Mutangadura was the owner of Lisheen Estate, the well-known Mutangadura Hideout, a chain of butcheries and several other businesses.

Earlier this month, police arrested Phillip Mutasa (38) over the murder and robbery.

In a statement Friday, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed Mandizadza’s arrest in Harare.

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of another suspect, Given Mandizadza (34)…On 13th October 2025, detectives from CID Homicide received information on the whereabouts of the second suspect.

“Acting on the tip, the detectives tracked the suspect to the intersection of Robert Mugabe Road and Julius Nyerere Way, Harare, where the suspect was subsequently arrested,” Nyathi said.

During Mandizadza’s arrest, police recovered firearms and explosives from a car which he was driving.

“During the arrest, police recovered two pistols, one with an empty magazine and another loaded with seven live rounds, three 32 long live cartridges, two fuses, two explosives, a baby grinder and a black monkey hat from the back seat of a white Isuzu vehicle which was being used by the suspect,” Nyathi added.

Mutangadura was killed on the night of August 17, 2025, by seven armed robbers wearing balaclavas, who attacked a security guard and the businessman’s son before breaking into the farmhouse and shooting him in the stomach.

Meanwhile, five more accomplices, who were implicated are still on the run. _*NewZimbabwe*_