A 29-year-old man from Chipinge, John Moyana, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stock theft, with one year suspended for good behavior over five years, meaning he will serve nine years effectively.
The case was heard at the Chipinge Magistrates’ Court after Moyana was arrested for stealing a black ox. On September 29, 2024, the 47-year-old complainant had released her cattle to graze. However, upon checking them around 4 PM that day, she discovered that the black ox was missing. Despite spending six days searching for the animal, she could not locate it.
On October 12, 2024, at approximately 1 PM, the complainant found her missing ox in Moyana’s kraal. When confronted, Moyana admitted to stealing the ox from the grazing lands with the intention of selling it at Koala Park. The complainant promptly reported the theft to the police, leading to his arrest.
Moyana’s conviction aligns with efforts by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe to combat crime and corruption.
