A Harare couple might lose their home after failing to repay a small loan. Peston Kamberere, 57, and Betty Sachinda, 55, borrowed $2,500 from Tottengram Investments last year, hoping to start a mining business. They offered their four-room house papers as security, but couldn't make payments on time.
The lender won a court order allowing them to sell the property unless the family pays $6,000 within seven days. The debt grew because of interest charges. Peston told local media they bought equipment to crush stones in Mudzi, but the venture failed. The desperate husband says he and his wife agreed to end their lives if they lost their home.
Peston sought help at a church passover event in Hwedza but found no assistance despite speaking with the bishop. Police referred him for counseling after he was seen requesting help at government offices and churches. The Mugodhi Apostolic Faith church member expressed regret about taking the loan without steady employment.
The lender won a court order allowing them to sell the property unless the family pays $6,000 within seven days. The debt grew because of interest charges. Peston told local media they bought equipment to crush stones in Mudzi, but the venture failed. The desperate husband says he and his wife agreed to end their lives if they lost their home.
Peston sought help at a church passover event in Hwedza but found no assistance despite speaking with the bishop. Police referred him for counseling after he was seen requesting help at government offices and churches. The Mugodhi Apostolic Faith church member expressed regret about taking the loan without steady employment.
