By Cordilia Ncube

The Riverside community in Kwekwe has been left in shock following the gruesome murder of a woman who was allegedly axed three times on the head by her husband at her parental home.

Godknows Makonese, of Plot 64 Riverside, is accused of fatally attacking his wife, Juliet Manamike, on 4 April  2025. According to reports, Makonese arrived at Manamike’s parental home armed with an axe and struck her three times on the head. The motive for the brutal attack remains unclear.

Manamike’s body was taken to Mpilo Central Hospital the following day.

Makonese appeared in court for initial remand and was remanded in custody to 28 April 2025. More details surrounding the case are expected to emerge as investigations continue.

Meanwhile, in a separate case, a 58-year-old Munyati man, Charles Ncube, appeared in court on 9 April  after slapping his wife, Beauty Moyo, during a domestic dispute over the radio volume.

The incident occurred around 6am at Munyati Supply Compound. Ncube had just returned home and switched on the radio, prompting an argument with his wife, which escalated into physical violence. He was arrested shortly after the incident.

Ncube pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic violence and was sentenced to 30 days in prison. However, the sentence was wholly suspended on condition that he does not commit a similar offence within the next four years.