Security guard jailed 15 years for rape

A Harare security guard has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a 14‑year‑old girl in his neighbourhood.The 44‑year‑old man was convicted at the Harare Magistrates’ Court after the State proved that he attacked the minor on 11 October 2025 at around 5pm while she was walking home from the shops.The court heard that the offender approached the girl, forced her into an unfinished house and restrained her by covering her mouth. He then ordered her to undress before raping her.After the assault, he threatened her against reporting the matter and gave her US$2 in an attempt to silence her.The girl immediately told her mother, who reported the case to ZRP Marimba Whitehouse Post.

The offender was arrested, and the victim was referred for medical examination.The court noted that the sexual abuse of minors is a grave offence with severe and long‑lasting psychological effects on victims. More on:#Harare_security_guard_jailed,#Rape_of_minor_Zimbabwe,#Marimba_Whitehouse_Post_case,#Harare_Magistrates_Court_rape_sentence,#Zimbabwe_child_protection_crimeJoin the discussionLoading comments…Enable JavaScript to view comments.