Chinhoyi Teacher Jailed for Indecent Assault

​By Everisto Zhuwao

​A 47-year-old primary school teacher from Chinhoyi has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for indecently assaulting three female pupils.

​The Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court convicted the offender this week following harrowing reports from the victims. The incidents occurred during March 2026 at a local primary school where the man was employed.

​According to court records, the teacher targeted Grade 5 students aged between 10 and 11 years. In one instance, he ordered a 10-year-old girl to deliver books to his house. While there, he kissed her and caressed her neck.

​On a separate occasion within the classroom, the teacher untucked the shirt of an 11-year-old pupil. He proceeded to caress her back while making lewd remarks and exposing himself. The third count involved the teacher showing porn@graphic material on his cellphone to another 11-year-old student during lesson time.

​The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) condemned the teacher’s actions in a statement following the sentencing.

​”A teacher is a person entrusted with the safety and moral guidance of children; the offender grossly violated this sacred duty,” the NPAZ stated
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​The court sentenced the man to 24 months of imprisonment. However, he will serve an effective 12 months behind bars.

​The matter came to light after the brave pupils reported their experiences, leading to the teacher’s immediate arrest and prosecution.

The conviction highlights ongoing efforts to combat gender-based violence and protect children within the education system.