A 22-year-old Epworth resident faces attempted murder charges after attacking his teenage wife with an axe on Wednesday. Tafadzwa Mutsiki allegedly struck the 17-year-old woman multiple times on her right ear while she prepared food, partially severing the body part. The victim suffered severe injuries and bled extensively from the assault at their Epworth residence. Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa heard the case at Harare Magistrate's Courts.
Mutsiki also faces child marriage charges after authorities discovered he impregnated the complainant during 2022. The couple's child is currently one year and eight months old, indicating the girl became pregnant at age 15 or 16. Zimbabwe law requires individuals to reach 18 years before marriage becomes legal. Prosecutor Mercy Musamvi presented evidence showing the defendant violated multiple statutes.
The magistrate recommended transferring the case to High Court due to its serious nature. Mutsiki must apply for bail through the higher court system rather than the magistrate level. The defendant remains in custody pending his next court appearance. He will return to court on October 13th for further proceedings.
Mutsiki also faces child marriage charges after authorities discovered he impregnated the complainant during 2022. The couple's child is currently one year and eight months old, indicating the girl became pregnant at age 15 or 16. Zimbabwe law requires individuals to reach 18 years before marriage becomes legal. Prosecutor Mercy Musamvi presented evidence showing the defendant violated multiple statutes.
The magistrate recommended transferring the case to High Court due to its serious nature. Mutsiki must apply for bail through the higher court system rather than the magistrate level. The defendant remains in custody pending his next court appearance. He will return to court on October 13th for further proceedings.
