37-year-old Zimbabwean man, Lovemore Sithole, has been convicted in Botswana for selling his 6-year-old stepson to ritualists for approximately US$15,000 (200,000 Botswana Pula).
The child’s remains were discovered a month later, and DNA testing confirmed the identity.
Sithole’s case is a disturbing example of the desperate measures some individuals may take.
In the early 2000s, many Zimbabweans migrated to neighbouring countries in search of better opportunities.
Unfortunately, some have been implicated in criminal activities, tarnishing the reputation of their fellow citizens.
