Zvimba man (22) jailed 15 years for raping five-year-old

A 22-year-old man from Zvimba has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison for raping a five-year-old child.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the attack took place on June 23， 2026 at around midday with the perpetrator pouncing on the victim who was playing outside while her grandmother was in the kitchen. 

The child’s grandmother then raised the alarm when got out to find the perpetrator in the act.

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