Two men, Munyaradzi Sigareta Zakaria (38) and Zvikomborero Rukoni Zvikoni (29), have been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of committing armed robberies in the capital.
The duo appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court, where they were convicted of robbing victims at knifepoint after luring them into their white Toyota Probox (registration AGC 3919) under the guise of offering transport. The court heard that they, along with two other accomplices still at large, targeted unsuspecting commuters, brandished knives, and forcibly took their belongings.
According to court records, on October 20, 2023, the pair executed two separate robberies:
• Count 1: Along Harare Drive in Marlborough, they threatened Bernadette Yvete Chafachinoyaura with knives before stealing her Samsung Galaxy M02 phone, US$13 in cash, and a silver engagement ring.
• Count 2: On Lomagundi Road, they blindfolded Patience Dadirai Choto, pressed a knife against her, and stole her possessions.
The prosecution argued that such violent crimes posed a serious threat to public safety and called for a deterrent sentence. In delivering the verdict, the magistrate emphasized the severity of the offense, stating that the use of weapons to instill fear and rob innocent civilians warranted a lengthy custodial sentence.
Meanwhile, authorities continue to hunt for the remaining two suspects involved in the crime spree.
