A Zimbabwean legislator, representing Mazowe North in the Parliament, Tsungai Makumbe, has been taken to court over serious allegations of r_ping his ex-wife at gunpoint, an act that allegedly resulted in her pregnancy and the transmission of HIV.
Hon. Makumbe appeared before
Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa on Tuesday. He was granted bail and is scheduled to
return to court on October 3rd when the trial proceedings will begin.
The incident, which reportedly
occurred in November 2023, was only brought to the attention of authorities
earlier this week. According to the prosecution, led by Lancelot Mutsokoti,
Makumbe allegedly visited his ex-wife’s home at around 11 PM. After calling her
outside, he attempted to rekindle their romantic relationship, but she refused.
It is alleged that in response
to her rejection, Makumbe drew a firearm, forcibly dragged her into his car,
and s3xually assaulted her without protection. The prosecution further claims
that after the assault, Makumbe offered the victim USD 20 to buy emergency
contraceptives, but she refused.
The victim later sought medical
treatment at Parirenyatwa Hospital, where she discovered she was both
HIV-positive and pregnant. The incident was subsequently reported to the
police, leading to the MP's arrest.
Makumbe is now facing trial for
these serious charges, with the next court session set for October 3rd.
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