ZRP Names 17 Convicts Sentenced to Life, Long Prison Terms for Serious Crimes

Harare — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released names of 17 people convicted and sentenced to prison terms ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment for offences including murder, rape, robbery and theft of electricity and railway infrastructure.

In a press statement issued on Monday, 26 October 2026, National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the convictions, recorded during the week ending 25 October, also involved escaping from lawful custody, unlawful possession of dangerous drugs and offences under the Electricity Act.

Amos Nduna (35) and Felix Siyatunya (48) were sentenced to life imprisonment for separate murder cases committed in Chipinge on 5 May 2025 and Mutare in 2023, respectively.

Moses Pandehuni (22) was sentenced to 27 years in prison for murder committed in Shurugwi on 17 May 2026, while Brian Chanachimwe (34) received 25 years for a murder committed in Waterfalls on 13 January 2026.

Tinotenda Zambara (32) was sentenced to 23 years for murder committed in Chitungwiza in 2025, while Simbarashe Chikoto (35) received 20 years for a murder committed in Mutoko on 5 August 2022.

Jonah Nekati (40) was sentenced to 16 years in prison for a murder committed in Waterfalls on 13 January 2026.

In another case, Lucia Chibhangu (27) was sentenced to 27 years in prison after being convicted of escaping from lawful custody, a series of robbery cases and unlawful possession of dangerous drugs in Masvingo between 8 and 14 August 2026.

Two men, Japhet Dzviti (76) and Tichaona Chiduku (42), were each sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape cases committed in Sadza in 2023.

Hope Korongwe (37) received a 12-year prison sentence for unlawful possession of 150 kilogrammes of dagga in Beitbridge on 10 October 2026.

The police statement also listed several convictions involving electricity and railway infrastructure, with the offenders receiving 10-year prison terms.

Donald Chatora (26) and Clive Mupare (33) were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for offences under the Electricity Act committed in Chikanga on 6 October 2026.

Tinashe Marapira (35) and Yobbie Muzumba (26) also received 10-year sentences for offences under the same Act in Masvingo, committed on 8 September 2022 and 8 September 2026, respectively.

Givemore Moyo (35) was sentenced to 10 years for stealing eight rolls of locomotive copper cables in Bulawayo on 9 September 2026.

Darlington Takudzwa (30) also received a 10-year prison sentence for cutting seven metres of underground Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) cables in Mabvuku on 10 October 2026.

Commissioner Nyathi urged members of the public to abide by the law and report suspected criminal activities to the nearest police station.

Members of the public can also contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or via WhatsApp on 0712 800 187.