Lewis Mbeli, a 28-year-old man from Bulawayo, allegedly planned a robbery targeting an elderly family member of his employer who had recently returned from the United States. He reportedly worked with four associates, Tyson Moyo (29), Zibusiso Ndlovu (28), Zibusiso Manungwa (29), and Nqobile Nxumalo (29), to steal $5,000 in cash and valuables from 70-year-old Caroline Richards and her family at gunpoint.
According to the court, Mbeli informed his associates that Richards had arrived from the US with a large sum of money. That evening, the four suspects went to Richards' home in Woodville and notified Mbeli upon their arrival. Mbeli then stepped outside, pretending to feed the dogs.
The court heard that Mbeli returned to the house...