Crime and Courts
Madzibaba Ishmael Found Guilty of Rape and Impregnating a Minor
Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa, 56, the leader of an Apostolic sect, has been found guilty of rape and of impregnating an underage girl from his congregation.
The conviction followed a full trial in which the court carefully examined all the evidence.
Although Chokurongerwa was convicted on this main charge, he was cleared of two other related charges.
The case has caused serious concern in the community, with many calling for stronger protection for vulnerable people.