Glenview Woman Jailed Over “Ear-Resistible” Rage

A 24-year-old Glenview woman, Bridget Jengwa, has swapped her home in Churu Farm for a prison cell after a neighbourhood dispute ended with a literal bite.

The Mbare Magistrates’ Court sentenced her to 12 months in prison this week after convicting her of a violent assault that left her 21-year-old neighbour missing a portion of her right ear.

The drama unfolded on April 20, 2026, when Jengwa confronted the victim at her residence. She arrived with a serious accusation, claiming the neighbour was having an extramarital affair with her husband.

While most people bring words to a confrontation, Jengwa brought a level of fury that even a mediator could not calm. Despite the victim’s mother attempting to play peacemaker, Jengwa’s rage escalated from shouting to physical assault.

In a move better suited for a horror movie than a residential street, Jengwa dragged the younger woman and bit off a piece of her ear.

She then dropped the severed tissue on the floor and fled the scene with her child, leaving the victim bleeding heavily and permanently disfigured. It seems Jengwa took the phrase “giving someone an earful” far too literally.

The court did not find this “Mike Tyson” approach to conflict resolution amusing. Of the 12-month sentence, three months were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour, leaving her with an effective nine-month jail term to reflect on her actions behind bars.

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) used the case to remind the public that violence is never the answer. While Jengwa may have intended to leave a lasting impression on her neighbour, she instead left a permanent mark on her own criminal record.

The victim is now living with a life-changing injury, while Jengwa has ample time to learn that in Glenview, neighbours should keep their teeth to themselves.