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July 31, 2025

Harare Man Axes Wife For Saving Married Neighbour’s Number As Mbuya Juju, K.il.ls Himself Hours Later

Harare Man Axes Wife For Saving Married Neighbour’s Number As Mbuya Juju, Kills Himself Hours Later

A Harare woman is fighting for her life in hospital after her husband attacked her with an axe in a fit of rage triggered by suspicion of infidelity.

Laiza Sipiwa, 40, was struck three times with a small axe by her husband, Darlington Ndira, 39, in the early hours of Sunday morning at their home in Waterfalls. Despite the brutal assault, Laiza survived and is currently in critical condition.

Harare Man Axes Wife For Saving Married Neighbour’s Number As Mbuya Jujviolent episode reportedly began when Darlington found photos of a married neighbour, Tichaona Vetrino, on Laiza’s phone, saved under the contact name “Mbuya Juju.” He accused her of having an affair. Although the couple went to bed without resolving the issue, Darlington clearly hadn’t let it go.

At around 4 am, while Laiza was asleep, Darlington struck her on the head with an axe. When she woke up, he hit her twice more before fleeing the house, leaving her unconscious and bleeding.

Two hours later, Darlington sent a chilling message to Tichaona, saying he had killed his “prostitute.” He later followed up, claiming he had taken rat poison. But instead of poison, Darlington was found hanging from a tree near Koala Park later that day.

Tichaona denied any romantic involvement with Laiza. He said the two simply lived in the same area and had no affair.