Kwekwe Man Arrested After Wife Found Dead With Crying Baby Strapped To Her Back

A 24-year-old Kwekwe man has been arrested after his wife was allegedly found dead in the bush with their crying baby strapped to her back following a reported domestic dispute in Village 9, Marivale, on 4 October 2026.

Police arrested Tawanda Mhlanga in connection with the death, according to News.co.zw. The publication reports that the woman was allegedly stabbed with a kitchen knife before her body was discovered.

“Mhlanga allegedly stabbed his wife twice with a kitchen knife, once in the neck and once in the chest, after a misunderstanding.”

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain subject to the police investigation.

Kwekwe Murder Investigation Underway

The discovery reportedly involved the couple’s baby, who was still strapped to the woman when she was found.

Police have not publicly provided further details about the alleged misunderstanding or indicated whether Mhlanga has appeared in court.

The arrest comes as police also investigate a separate domestic murder reported in Epworth on 5 October 2026.

Epworth Woman Arrested After Husband’s Death

31-year-old Forget Chikoto was arrested following the death of her husband, 35-year-old Tinashe Sadzamare, in the Jacha area.

Police allege that Chikoto stabbed Sadzamare in the neck with a kitchen knife after he accused her of infidelity. He reportedly died while being taken to a local clinic.

The 2 cases are being investigated separately, with both involving allegations of fatal knife attacks following domestic disputes.

The arrests place 2 separate domestic murder investigations before police in Kwekwe and Epworth. Further developments are expected as the investigations and court processes continue.

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