A 23-year-old Zimbabwean man, Emmanuel Chingwaru, has been charged with murder and appeared in Magistrates' Court.

The fatal incident occurred on July 15, 2024, following a dispute over an apple.

The confrontation reportedly began when Chingwaru forcibly took the apple from the victim, which had been given to him by a relative.

The victim wanted the apple back, leading to a violent altercation.

According to reports, Mr Chingwaru assaulted the victim multiple times, targeting his head, nose, and mouth, and using his own head in the attack.

He then stabbed the victim behind his left ear.

The victim, Mwasura, died from his injuries shortly after being taken to a District Hospital.

Mr Chingwaru fled the scene but was captured two days later.

Chingwaru had his first court appearance at the Chegutu Magistrate’s Court and has been remanded in custody until August 2, 2024, as further legal proceedings are awaited.

The National Prosecution Authority of Zimbabwe has called on the public to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence.