A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to an effective 12 months in prison by a Bindura Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to attacking his 42-year-old wife with a razor blade during a domestic dispute. The incident, which occurred on June 21, 2026, at a farm in Bindura, stemmed from an argument over allegations of infidelity.
Attack Details
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the man pretended he wanted to be intimate with his wife before grabbing her genital area and using a razor blade to cut part of it. The victim suffered severe bleeding following the attack. The NPAZ reported that the man later gave her water to wash herself as she bled.
Court Proceedings and Sentence
The accused pleaded guilty to domestic violence involving physical abuse under Zimbabwe's Domestic Violence Act. The court initially sentenced him to 18 months' imprisonment but suspended six months for five years on condition of good behaviour, resulting in an effective 12-month prison term.
Official Statement
Commenting on the judgment, the NPAZ stated: "The justice system remains committed to protecting victims of gender-based violence and ensuring offenders are held accountable for their actions." The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat domestic violence in Zimbabwe.
