ZIMBABWE – On September 3, 2024, Tonderai Mupindu, a 20-year-old man from Mvuma, Zimbabwe, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for assaulting his 45-year-old lover, Anna Fadzai Katoma.

The conflict arose after Mupindu discovered Katoma in bed with his friend, Vitalis Masamha. Initially shocked, he later confronted her at a local beer hall.

When Katoma denied any infidelity, Mupindu reacted with violence, resulting in visible injuries to her face.

Following the assault, Katoma reported Mupindu to the police, leading to his arrest.

He was charged and sentenced by Magistrate Constance Mutandwa, who noted that jealousy played a significant role in his actions.