MARTIN MAWAYA
GWERU—A 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a domestic dispute in Mushayabvudzi residential suburb, Mvuma, in an incident police say stemmed from a quarrel between a husband and wife.
The Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the murder, which occurred on January 31, 2026, at around 8pm.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a case of murder in which a 24-year-old man was stabbed once and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Mvuma District Hospital,” Mahoko said.
The deceased, Tanaka Musiiwa, was allegedly stabbed by his landlord, Aleck Chaminuka (25), following a heated confrontation at the rented premises.
Police said the incident began when Chaminuka returned home from Chivhu, where he works, and confronted his wife, Caroline Hofisi, over failure to prepare food.
Hofisi reportedly told her husband she had just returned from church, triggering a dispute.
As tensions escalated, the police heard, Hofisi sought refuge in Musiiwa’s room, where she was accommodated by Musiiwa’s wife, Portia Dzigahwi.
Dzigahwi later informed her husband about the dispute.
Mahoko said that when Musiiwa later arrived home, Chaminuka accused him of having an affair with his wife, leading to a physical confrontation between the two men while their wives remained inside Musiiwa’s bedroom.
“It is alleged that during the altercation, Chaminuka took a knife and stabbed Musiiwa once,” Mahoko said.
Neighbours rushed Musiiwa to Mvuma District Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Chaminuka has since been arrested facing a murder charge as investigations continue.
Police have urged members of the public to exercise restraint and resolve domestic and community disputes peacefully to avoid loss of life.
