A MAN from Sally Mugabe Heights, who was stabbed by his wife on Wednesday after a row over US$1, has died at Parirenyatwa Hospital.
Liberty Takaza was stabbed twice in the chest and shoulder with a kitchen knife by his wife Prisca Takaza, 29, during the argument.
A MAN from Sally Mugabe Heights, who was stabbed by his wife on Wednesday after a row over US$1, has died at Parirenyatwa Hospital.
Liberty Takaza was stabbed twice in the chest and shoulder with a kitchen knife by his wife Prisca Takaza, 29, during the argument.
The argument was triggered by a gas cooker which had cost a dollar more than what she had budgeted.
Liberty was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
He was 39.
Liberty had bought the top for US$5 when Prisca wanted himLiberty had bought the top for US$5 when Prisca wanted him to buy one for US$4 from another shop.
Harare provincial deputy police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Faith Mapisa, confirmed the case.
She said Prisca has been arrested and is facing murder charges.
“Accused person and now deceased were related as wife and husband.
“On Thursday, at around 0025 hours, the now deceased arrivedThe two started arguing whilst on their bed.
“The now deceased started accusing his wife of various issues.
“A heated argument arose and the two started shouting at each other.
“He started assaulting the accused person by choking her and they both fell to the floor near a dish full of kitchen utensils.
“The accused person took a kitchen knife and stabbed him once on the right side of the chest and once in the right
In a separate incident, a domestic dispute in Borrowdale, Harare, turned violent when 29-year-old Prisca Takaza allegedly stabbed her husband, Liberty Karikoga (40), in the collarbone with a knife. The altercation took place on February 18, 2025, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Commissioner Nyathi expressed concern over the increasing number of violent crimes stemming from domestic disputes. He urged the public to seek peaceful conflict resolution methods rather than resorting to violence.
"We continue to urge members of the public to respect the sanctity of life. Disputes should be resolved amicably through dialogue, counselling, or seeking guidance from community leaders," said Nyathi.
As cases of domestic violence and fatal disputes rise, authorities are calling for more awareness and intervention strategies to prevent further tragedies.
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