By A Correspondent

A gruesome murder case has shaken the community of Gutu in Masvingo Province.

Nehemiah Mukaro, 26, from Village Humarikwa, Chief Gutu, has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his wife, Mitchelle Madzivadondo, 27, for drinking Mahewu from a neighbour’s house.

According to Gutu police, the trouble began on January 15, 2025, when Mitchelle had Mahewu from a neighbour’s house, angering Nehemiah.

The couple started quarreling, and Nehemiah allegedly used a switch to assault Mitchelle, whipping her all over her body.

Mitchelle reported the incident to her father-in-law, Sungai Mudonhi, who took her to Gutu Mission Hospital.

She was later transferred to Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, where she tragically passed away on January 27, 2025, due to the injuries she sustained during the assault.

Nehemiah was arrested on January 18, 2025, after a police report was filed for domestic violence.

He appeared before the Gutu Magistrate and was remanded in custody.

The incident has left the community in shock, highlighting the dangers of domestic violence and the devastating consequences of unchecked anger.