Courts & Crime

Man Arrested After Fatal Stabbing Over Spilt Beer in Mhondoro

A fight over spilt beer turned fatal at a school ground turned fatal after a colleague stabbed his drinking mate over the issue.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development saying the culprit has been brought to book.

He said a hunt has since been launched to trail the other suspect involved in the case.

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Tinashe Chamunorwa (37) in connection with a case of murder which occurred on 27 June 2025.

“It occurred near Nyika Secondary school grounds, Mhondoro Ngezi in which Mugove Katsande died,” said Commissioner Nyathi.

Man Arrested After Fatal Stabbing Over Spilt Beer in Mhondoro

He said Chamunorwa allegedly stabbed the victim with a Columbia knife on the chest.

“A misunderstanding rose after the suspect snatched the victim’s beer and poured it on the ground,” he said.

Commissioner Nyathi said another suspect in the case, Vengai Chihiya still at large is being trailed by the police

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The Zimbabwe Times

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