Mazowe MP Forces Himself on Ex-wife

Mazowe MP Forces Himself on Ex-wife

Mazowe MP has been dragged to court over allegations of raping his ex-wife at gunpoint and subsequently infecting her with HIV and impregnating her.

Tsungai Makumbe, the Zanu PF legislator representing Mazowe North, has recently been brought before the court on severe allegations of raping his former wife, an act that allegedly resulted in both pregnancy and the transmission of HIV.

The case was presented before Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa on Tuesday, where Makumbe was subsequently released on bail pending trial.

Makumbe is scheduled to return to court on October 3rd, where the trial proceedings are expected to commence. The alleged crime occurred in November 2023, but the incident was only reported earlier this week.

Mazowe MP Forces Himself on Ex-wife

According to the prosecution, Tsungai Makumbe arrived at his ex-wife’s home late at night, around 11 PM. He called her outside, and when she complied, he proposed rekindling their romantic relationship. However, she rejected his advances.

In response, Makumbe reportedly drew a firearm and forcefully dragged her into his car. Once inside, he is accused of sexually assaulting her without using protection.

The prosecution, led by Lancelot Mutsokoti, stated that during the attack, Makumbe pulled the complainant’s leg, forcing her to stand on the ground before assaulting her.

After the assault, Makumbe allegedly offered her USD 20 to purchase emergency contraceptives, but she refused the money.

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The woman later sought medical treatment at Parirenyatwa Hospital, where it was confirmed that she was both HIV-positive and pregnant. She reported the matter to the police, and it led to the arrest of the member of parliament.