GWERU — A 25-year-old self-proclaimed prophet from the Mkoba 4 suburb of Gweru has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a woman who approached him for spiritual assistance.
The offender utilised spiritual manipulation and fear tactics to exploit the 22-year-old victim under the guise of a healing ritual.
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The incident occurred on June 4, 2026, when the young woman visited the Nyenyedzi Nomwe Shrine in Mkoba 4 seeking prayers. Prosecutors stated that the offender, who was practicing as a prophet at the shrine, told the victim she was possessed by a spirit causing men to lose interest in her. He further alleged that her undergarments had been stolen for ritual purposes.
To purportedly banish the spirit, the man instructed the victim to accompany him to a secluded bush area behind the Mkoba Cemetery for a cleansing prayer involving fire.
Authorities noted that the victim was carrying her employer’s two-year-old son at the time. Upon reaching the secluded area, the offender ordered her to leave the toddler a few meters away.
During a ritual involving rapoko grains and a clay plate—locally referred to as an mbiya or udiwo—the man coerced the victim into removing her undergarments and lying down, claiming it was part of the spiritual healing process. The offender then raped her.
Following the assault, the victim managed to distance herself from the perpetrator. She immediately informed her employer, who advised her to contact the authorities. A prompt report was filed at the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Mkoba station, leading to the man's arrest and subsequent 15-year conviction. - Zimbo LIVE HarareHaa ne vakadzi vacho wo wega haugaye hereVakadzi neMaporofita hazvisiyane, vana vazhinji vari mudzimba ndeve Maporofita
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